Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Chinese Militaria which would have been Gordon's

which would have been Gordon's 52nd Birthday

The spine of the blade is stamped with a Crown over "FR" representing König Friedrich August III of SAXONY

Included in this wonderful grouping are the following items:

The crossguard has a typical Alcoso style open winged eagle which looks to the viewer's right

Bacon Manufacturing Company (eventually Hopkins & Allen)

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Chinese Militaria which would have been Gordon'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a an original WWII issue M1 helmet "high pressure" liner, stamped with the Westinghouse Company logo, and is an original manufacture paratrooper liner. Many liners were "updated" after production to fill the need, but this example was that way from the start. The liner is complete with full suspension and sweatband, though the paratrooper chin strap is missing: just the mounting straps are still there. The