Correct Brass and steel construction.
Marked ''U.S''
As used by U.S. Paratroopers on D-Day in WW2!
A clever way to communicate without speaking.
Copied directly from an original in the IMA collection.

Technical Details

Product Details

Package Dimensions
Width : 1.8 inch
Height : 0.6 inch
Length : 4 inch

Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B004FZXODG

Product Description

New Made Item: Remember The Longest Day? Historical Fact: US Paratroopers were issued these clicking ''Crickets'' which were intended for use to communicate with other Airborne Troops in the total darkness of Night immediately preceding the landings on June 6th.1944.
Genuine Brass and steel construction, each marked ''US'', these are great nostalgia items that work perfectly. Ideal for domestic and office use, if you''ve got that sort of courage...
Approximate dimensions:
Length: 2 1/4 inches
Width: 1 inch
Height: 5/8 inch