Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Category_Receiver and once the conflict was

and once the conflict was over they were then converted for Civilian use as a hunting gun

The cap is a typical 1941/1942 produced example complete with white removable top

This is a very nice regulation M1902 enlisted peaked cap

near very fine condition

with a working hinge

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Category_Receiver and once the conflict wasOriginal 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