Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet with 3rd Infantry Division Insignia Likely Painted During Korean War - Westinghouse Liner Historical Military Books County Cork

County Cork

There are also SA / 243 inspection marks on both the blade and the handle

and just a few small finish chips

While the initial models of the M1 were armed with a licensed-produced 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 gun

appreciate and reflect upon the history the site represents

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet with 3rd Infantry Division Insignia Likely Painted During Korean War - Westinghouse Liner Historical Military Books County CorkOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine late WWII Issue helmet, with each side bearing a very nice painted U. S. Army 3rd Infantry Division Logo. Most likely this helmet saw service post war and possibly in Korea, so we do not know when the divisional insignia was added. The liners leather chinstrap has a 90% break in the middle and is very close to coming apart, so please exercise caution when handling it! The U.