Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated 1944 No Return While other countries such as

While other countries such as East Germany made extensive use of the weaponry produced in wartime Germany

Bayonet practice puts extreme stress on blades and mounts

This is the pattern that was purchased by Massachusetts

Replicated Japanese markings on rear give this reproduction an additional authentic look

Tautog operated in the Hawaiian area until mid-October

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated 1944 No Return While other countries such asOriginal 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