#SPYArtifact: “Rupert” #DDay Decoy Dummy Paratrooper
Nicknamed Ruperts, hundreds were dropped by Allied forces to simulate an airborne invasion and draw German forces from the actual Normandy invasion site. The paradummies exploded on landing, concealing their true identity.
#SPYArtifact: Secret Cipher Ashtray, circa. 1930-1940, Unknown Issuer.
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Even an ashtray can be more than meets the eye. Disguised in full view as an ashtray, this device could be used to encipher and decipher messages.