Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted by Collector to Paratrooper Helmet with Net & Scrim MG 13 "South African Air Power")

"South African Air Power")

with some light peppering in areas

the 50th TCW

The blade sits securely within a multi-piece hilt with a gilded bronze crossguard

We can see traces of the serial number marking

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted by Collector to Paratrooper Helmet with Net & Scrim MG 13 "South African Air Power")Original Refurbished Item: Only One Available. This is an original front seam swivel bale M1 helmet with an IMP manufactured liner that has been converted into an Airborne paratrooper helmet. The liner has added suspension and sweatband with reproduction airborne chinstraps and leather chin cup. The shell appears repainted with added net and scrim for display. The helmet shell is a World War Two produced M1 Helmet shell bearing a heat lot code 983F.