Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Price_over $990 It replaced the earlier model

It replaced the earlier model 1850

The handwritten note on the form indicates that this Jacket was considered a factory reject

This led to the development of the Model 17 Eierhandgranate ("egg grenade")

The scabbard is all wood and consists of 2 pieces of carved wood

Grand Review of the Armies May 23

Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Price_over $990 It replaced the earlier modelOriginal Item: Only One Available. The American Airborne troops used the same M1 helmet as the rest of the Army (and Marine Corps). However, the liner and chin straps were modified to prevent them from separating during parachute jumps. These were known as the M2 and M1C helmets. The first paratroopers used the M 2 (a. k. a. "D bale"). These had a modified, D shaped wire for the chin strap on the shell. This was found to be susceptible to breakage, so