Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Hood Rubber - Dated December 1945 Japanese Uniforms There are no other markings

There are no other markings except for the standard "U" marks on the barrel bands

and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November

which wasn’t added till the next day

There are no district markings on the exterior

though due to age the stitching has rotted out and the leather is very stiff

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Hood Rubber - Dated December 1945 Japanese Uniforms There are no other markingsOriginal 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