{"product_id":"united-states-a-second-war-101st-airborne-clicker-d-day-invasion-signalling-tool-w8532","title":"United States. A Second War 101st Airborne Clicker, D-Day Invasion Signalling Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: 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 paratroopers—particularly of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division—to identify one another in the darkness and confusion following their night drops behind enemy lines. One click challenged, and two responding clicks confirmed friendly identity, helping to reduce the risk of friendly fire in close-quarters encounters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49721372213525,"sku":"W8532","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_W8532_5.jpg?v=1770741086","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/united-states-a-second-war-101st-airborne-clicker-d-day-invasion-signalling-tool-w8532","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}