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#RG118 US M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Interesting Navy Markings
Original WWII U.S, M1 combat helmet with fixed bales for the chinstrap. Features interesting U.S. Navy chevrons (Petty Officer Second Class). In addition to the chevrons on the front of the helmet, the liner features interesting personalized engraving signifying three infantry landings, as well as a score board. Inside the steel helmet has also been personalized with the word "Catholic" scratched into the dome. Consignor reports the helmet came out of Phillidelphia where this is a large U.S. Navy base. The liner is in salty condition, with early "double wire" buckle variation and early green A washers. Overall, this is an interesting "been there" looking helmet that is untouched out of the woodwork and never cleaned, still full of dust. Cool helmet. $600
#US74 US Army Winter Cap
Original WWII / interwar U.S. Army winter cap in size 7 1/2. Manufactured by the King Kard Overall Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1935. Made of cotton duck and lined with kersey wool. Slightly modified before WWII, it was issued until 1943 when it was replaced by the Pile Field Cap. In excellent unissued condition with a superbly intact label. $100
#US2048 US Navy "Sou'Wester" Hat for Foul Weather
Original WWII U.S. Navy hat for foul weather, also referred to as the "Sou'Wester". Constructed of a grey rubberized material with corduroy ear flaps and tie for under the chin. Navy department tag still present, size 7 1/2. Shows some patina from storage, but for a WWII rubberized item this hat is in excellent condition and is still supple enough to use on a mannequin or display without any cracking. $40
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USMC M1 Helmet with Desirable 'Slitted' Helmet Cover
Original WWII USMC M1 helmet with fixed bales and desirable 'slitted' pattern USMC cover. The base helmet is a nice M1 fixed bale with heat lot number 262A and original paint showing just a bit of normal service use and named to 'Pete'. Standard WWII M1 helmet liner with green A washers, which is correct for the fixed bale M1 helmet shell. The liner is missing the sweatband and has a slightly later black buckle liner strap suggesting it is likely a replacement for the earlier green buckle strap that the liner would have likely left the factory with. The USMC helmet cover is the most desirable type with slits and NO EGA applied. This is the type of USMC helmet cover most accepted as seeing widespread WWII USMC service. Interestingly, it appears the helmet cover has been slightly modified with typical USMC depot style stitching to reinforce where it was cut to allow the helmet straps to come through once installed on the helmet. This is the type of WWII USMC helmet and cover that everyone is after and would look good in any WWII USMC or headgear collection. *Sold*
#PH1 3rd Infantry Division Painted M1 Helmet
Original WWII 3rd Infantry Division painted M1 Helmet with early fixed bales and MSA Liner. The helmet originally surfaced in 1995 after being found by a young man in Italy. The young man who discovered the helmet carefully removed the overpaint from the insignia to reveal the wonderful insignia you see today. These helmets were frequently repainted to cover up the dangerous white and blue 'targets' on the side. Both this helmet and liner received a layer of repaint, which was common for helmets going through multiple campaigns. This helmet has passed through multiple renowned collectors since 1995, names of which can be provided at the point of sale to the buyer. Very hard to find helmet with a great look and a lot of history. *Sold*
#BP7 Swivel Bale M1 Helmet with Net and Scrim
Original WWII U.S. M1 Helmet with swivel bale front seem steel helmet and Westinghouse liner with unpainted 'A' washers and appealing camo net with scrim. This is a near mint likely unissued example with collector added scrim and ne that has been on there while and snugged down nicely. If you're looking for super nice swivel bale M1 helmet this would be a great choice. Perfect for a late war USGI mannequin or late war display. *Sold*