Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise bronze H-piece

bronze H-piece

no doubt enhanced by the regimental artist for the Provost Marshall we suspect dates to the First World War era or just after and is offered in superb condition from no doubt years of sitting in an officer's mess

All in all a nice little grouping from the Anti-Tank platoon of the 134th Infantry Regiment

correct wire vents

A charming little sword that no doubt once made a little boy very happy

Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise bronze H-pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare U. S. WWII produced Oscar Paradummy. It is believed that only a handful of these paradummies were ever produced with only 12 known to exist today. A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes. The devices were