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Top 7 D-Day 60th Anniversary Merchandise

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Several companies are selling souvenirs, items, collectibles and various merchandise to officially commemorate the 60th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion. Check this list for some of the must-have top picks.

1. Action Racing Bobby Labonte '04 D-Day 60th Anniversary Model Car

What a great way to combine two interests. For those interested in (or who survived) D-Day, and who happen to be racing fans, this is an idea gift. This is a limited edition 1:64 Monte Carlo model.

2. Zippo D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Set

D-Day Collectible Zippo Set
Zippo really went all-out for this one. This Zippo set includes a 40s-style lighter, a vial of sand from Omaha Beach and a certificate of authenticity.

3. 1944 Day After Day Calendar

This is a wonderful 1944 collector's calendar, which features events throughout the year in both French and English. Each month is marked by a photo from the era.

4. Ultimate D-Day Collection

The A&E Store features a great collector's set on D-Day. It includes a commemorative watch, a limited edition reprint of the Life magazine that covered D-Day and nine whopping hours worth of documentaries on DVD.

5. C-47 Skytrain Model

Get a model of the "skytrain" planes used to carry the 101st Airborne division into France on D-Day. This model has an 8-inch wingspan.

6. D-Day the Video Game

Play the game of D-Day with Monte Cristo's newly released video game. The game developers describe it as "a tactical game in real-time 3D with highly realistic graphics, dynamic shadows, damage localization, explosions, weather effects."

7. "Big Red One" Handcrafted Soldiers

This is a collection of handcrafted pewter of a D-Day support team, complete with the appropriate uniforms and weaponry.
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