Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Firestone - Dated SEP 30 1942 Martini-Henry Parts with the exception of the

with the exception of the crown

3875 and the interior

- Overseas Garrison cap in size 6 3/4 with a Glider paratrooper patch to left front

Quality leather marked headband and quilted lining to top interior

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Firestone - Dated SEP 30 1942 Martini-Henry Parts with the exception of theOriginal 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 by Schrader on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use