Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver - Dated October 1944 Flintlocks 8th FG (P-39) Townsville

8th FG (P-39) Townsville

• Purple Heart (4 Awards)

the latter

- Original Bolt Assembly Link and Hammer

The case is offered in good condition

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver - Dated October 1944 Flintlocks 8th FG (P-39) TownsvilleOriginal 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 covered pipes. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D Day landing on the