Original U.S. WWII Lot of 2 Airplane Identification Models - P-38 & Blackburn B-24 Skua MG 42 The buckle has a maker

The buckle has a maker mark on the back by the blip with an overlapping G B monogram

Original chinstrap is present and in excellent condition it is maker marked and dated 1941

though it is too short to go around the handle

with a lovely blade that has just a bit of wearand oxidation

The Pattern 1836 featured the original back action lock and the single compartment patch box

Original U.S. WWII Lot of 2 Airplane Identification Models - P-38 & Blackburn B-24 Skua MG 42 The buckle has a makerOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. During World War Two there was a mass of teaching materials used by the armed forces to train gunners and aircrew in the identification of aircraft, ships and ground vehicles. The ability of servicemen to identify "friend or foe" in an instant was crucial to combat survival and the subject of recognition was taught in just about every World War II service school. Trained spotters were important to the war effort