Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover & Sergeant Chevron Pin Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets and the belt shortened by

and the belt shortened by approximately 6 inches

The breech loading design is somewhat unique: a breech loading percussion system with a large breech lever / loading rammer

The Shashka saber

and the brass fittings have a lovely patina

The thick leather is also brand new

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era M1 Helmet with USMC Camouflage Cover & Sergeant Chevron Pin Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets and the belt shortened byOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap