Reproduction of the luminous marker designed for night beaconing, also issued to paratroopers on the occasion of night operations -- attached onto the helmet net or any other part of their gear, it allowed troops to recognize each other in the darkness.
Knife, Pocket, M2, Parachutist, metal handle. This switchblade knife was carried in the small vertical pocket under the collar of the M-42 jump jacket. Reproduction of the Presto type with metal handle. One of its purpose was to cut the canopy risers when landing in a difficult spot.
Map US Army, Holland invasion. This is a full scale high quality reprint of the historical Map Sheet used by airborne troops for the invasion of Holland in September 1944.
This map in full color is marked S Hertogenbosch. Actual map size is exact to the original.
Reproduction of the luminous marker designed for night beaconing, also issued to paratroopers on the occasion of night operations -- attached onto the helmet net or any other part of their gear, it allowed troops to recognize each other in the darkness.
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Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.