Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband MP 34 focused on civil defence —

focused on civil defence — air raid rescue

the quillon turning downward at one end and upward at the other

though the grooves are somewhat dark

Designed in 1942 by artist Stevan Dohanos

This example measures 7 5/16" when open

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband MP 34 focused on civil defence —Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of an Airborne Paratrooper American Flag "invasion" Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U. S. Paratroopers for example in North Africa (1942), during the D Day invasion in Normandy (June 1944) and during Operation Market Garden (September 1944). The armband was typically fixed to the uniform jacket arm with safety pins. This is the third type of Arm flag, which was printed