Outstanding WWII U.S. M-1 Fixed Bail Helmet Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Outstanding WWII U.S. M-1   Fixed Bail, Front Seam Helmet Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A WWII helmet   complete with liner. Has original factory straps brass hardware in excellent condition. Front seam fixed bails. The liner and shell looks like it has always been together, occupation duty parade paint on the liner.   Original WWII period applied paint (in a darker green). All hardware is complete. . The liner is a CAPAC  Company liner with their  logo. Has the soldier’s name painted on the liner and also written in ink inside (see photos). The front of the helmet looks like it might have had a rank insignia at one time (see photos) with some  wear on the original leather sweat band and straps otherwise excellent condition.   For a collector that is looking for an excellent example that is all original. This is one of the better ones   we have seen in a while! We rarely get WWII US helmets because so many were reused for Korea and Vietnam so it’s difficult to find a true WWII example. 100% guaranteed to be authentic untouched WWII U.S. Helmet.   Authenticated by The Gettysburg Museum Of History.   Museum documentation (COA) provided. Please see our other WWII items on our web site. Do not miss this one!

Description

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