Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day Invasion” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber With Box - Dated OCT 25, 1944 Sterling SMG the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878

the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878 (when Austria occupied Bosnia-Herzegovina)

the 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion and Company C

the company was known for its rotating cylinder/barrel revolvers

The bottom "leg" of the cross has a bend in it

Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day Invasion” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber With Box - Dated OCT 25, 1944 Sterling SMG the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878Original 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