Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee-Atwood Co. - Dated October 19, 1944 Ancient and to load the powder

and to load the powder into the grenades

Comes with complete leather liner and cork washers still intact with all 3 of 4 original split pins still present

with the exterior showing the expected fading from age and use

On the front of the crown is a small early version of the eagle and swas badge

evolved from experience

Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee-Atwood Co. - Dated October 19, 1944 Ancient and to load the powderOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. WWII inflatable dual tube flotation belt, commonly known to collectors as the M1926 D Day life preserver, manufactured by Durkee Atwood Co. of Minneapolis and dated October 19, 1944. These distinctive flotation belts were intended for personnel involved in amphibious operations and are associated with the Allied landings in Normandy, where examples can be seen extensively in period