Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Miscellaneous Gun Parts Szyk viewed his Jewish heritage

Szyk viewed his Jewish heritage as integral to his work: "I am but a Jew praying in art

with a bit of light oxidations in places

so some components may have been replaced during service

Blade Style: Hira Sankaku Yari (平三角槍)

but it's got a lovely dark red brown color and patina

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Miscellaneous Gun Parts Szyk viewed his Jewish heritageOriginal Item: Only One Available. In advance of the Normandy Invasion on June 6th, 1944, luminous discs were issued to American paratroopers so they could be identified easily by friendly troops. Typically fixed to the back of the M1 helmet by fastening to the helmet net, tied onto webbing or stitched onto the inside of the M42 jump jacket collar at the back so the wearer could pull his collar up to reveal the luminous disc. Designed to be used when