Original U.S. WWII Buy War Bonds Helmet by Mine Saftey Appliances Company Military Art dry or heavily worn like

dry or heavily worn like most A-2's we find

The idea was to make such a substantial weapon transportable by mule train in mountainous regions

Complete in original web carry case in almost unissued condition

all in fine condition ready to display

This caused the ship bearing the ground echelon to divert to Australia

Original U.S. WWII Buy War Bonds Helmet by Mine Saftey Appliances Company Military Art dry or heavily worn likeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a M. S. A. Skullgard Type K helmet manufactured by the Mine Safety Appliances Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prior to WWII. The Skullgard brand helmet was developed by MSA in 1930. The hat is made of Bakelite plastic with a leatherette sweatband and basic liner. It was intended for mining and work site safety. This example was painted white and decorated for the war effort to help sell WAR BONDS. Overall