WWII USN M1926 Inflatable Life Preserver Belt by Durkee-Atwood Co. Used by D-Day Forces (1944)
WWII USN M1926 Inflatable Life Preserver Belt by Durkee-Atwood Co. Used by D-Day Forces (1944)
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Description
This is an original WWII USN M1926 inflatable life preserver belt, as worn by Allied servicemen during D-Day and other amphibious invasions. This particular example was manufactured by Durkee-Atwood Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and what makes it unique among the majority of those available is that it actually predates D-Day, with a production date of April 7, 1944, making it ideal for the discerning collector.
Provenance
Private Collection, Dallas, Texas
Condition Report
This life preserver belt is in excellent condition; the canvas is strong, and the rubber hoses remain soft and pliable.
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