Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Firestone - Dated OCT 20 1942 NATION the cutlass was as often

the cutlass was as often an agricultural implement and tool as it was as a weapon (cf

The top strap is also missing

this is the best example we have seen so far

He came from Asheville

This example has had the breech block swapped out at one point with a Model 1873 block

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Firestone - Dated OCT 20 1942 NATION the cutlass was as oftenOriginal 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