United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Democratic Republic of the Mounted as worn Saxon style

Mounted as worn Saxon style

reverse bears a horizontal pin

Footnote: The Medal for Civilian Prisoners

effective August 8

39 mm x 66 mm inclusive of its gilt dual arms suspension

United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Democratic Republic of the Mounted as worn Saxon styleA fine example of the iconic M1 American helmet, in stamped steel with standard dark field green textured paint, interior marked 273A, manufactured by McCord, pencil number 164245, burlap wrap, with painted stainless steel rims denoting manufacture pre 1944, with M1 Liner with important front eyelet, with complete cotton HBT suspension cloth and rigging, accompanied by exterior camp webbing, a fine example, very fine.