Original WWII Type U.S. M1 Rear Seam Swivel Bale Helmet with Fiber Liner Iraq and later the Bundeswehr's MG

and later the Bundeswehr's MG 3

Each tapered leg has correct cavalry leather strap that affixes under the instep to prevent the tapered leg from riding up while in motion

spanner wrench for the spanner nut (“bun nut”) that retains the hammer

NOTE: These tools are clearly individually handmade and show a great deal of variation in the size and configuration of all the features

these parts come packed in three original WW2 German wood transit chests (included)

Original WWII Type U.S. M1 Rear Seam Swivel Bale Helmet with Fiber Liner Iraq and later the Bundeswehr's MGOriginal Item: These helmets were not manufactured during WWII. They are however, nearly identical to the WW2 style or pattern M1 steel pot helmet as was used in WWII. These helmets were manufactured by US Government between 1950 and 1980 and some may very well have even seen action during the Vietnam war. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the American military from World War II until it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet beginning in