Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears Saddlery Co with M-1944 Goggles Japanese Navy Marked on large end fitting

Marked on large end fitting of the horn are what we assume are Regimental Markings:  O-A

to allow its men to be used to for the French First Army

JABEZ CLIFF & CO WALSALL

but escaped the condemnation received by other of the officers involved

it was placed into regular service with French infantry where the troops called it the FM Chauchat

Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears Saddlery Co with M-1944 Goggles Japanese Navy Marked on large end fittingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WW2 example of the classic M38 tanker helmet and goggle set used by American tank crews in world war two. The helmet is stamped as follows: SEARS SADDLERY CO 7 DAVENPORT, IOWA Helmet is in very nice condition, and comes complete with the rigid ear protection tabs (often missing or broken). The ear flaps are also complete and the liner is in excellent supple condition, the chin strap is absent. M38