United States. A Second War 101st Airborne Clicker, D-Day Invasion Signalling Tool Republic of the American Theater Ribbon and

the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal

each topped by two machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia bisected by white threaded bands

by Lieutenant Colonel John R

was blond and beardless

Helleu was recalled to France soon after

United States. A Second War 101st Airborne Clicker, D-Day Invasion Signalling Tool Republic of the American Theater Ribbon andIn magnetic metal and covered in yellow paint, a metal tongue on the underside, which clicks when pressed, measures 14. 9 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), functional, a rare item, in very fine condition. Footnote: The metal cricket clicker was issued to some Allied airborne troops for use during the Normandy landings on D Day, 6 June 1944, as a simple recognition device. Emitting a distinctive clicking sound when pressed, it allowed paratroopersparticularly of the