Original U.S. WWII M1 Captain’s Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet Recovered at 28th Infantry Division Position in Luxembourg French Holster and only starts to thin

and only starts to thin at the very pommel area

These are very well constructed and hand painted replica canvas / cotton wall hangers/flags “attributed” to the US Navy Balao-Class Submarines

and was captured and decorated by a USGI

so this will no longer function as an oil lamp

The two badges are intact and look to be made from plated zinc

Original U.S. WWII M1 Captain’s Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet Recovered at 28th Infantry Division Position in Luxembourg French Holster and only starts to thinOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous M1 Helmet that was recovered in 1989 at Marnach, Luxembourg, a well known position of the 28th Infantry Division during World War II. The helmet was then repaired, painted, with a chinstrap added for a museum display. The Captains bars blazed on the front are original to the helmet and were present when it was found. There are several dents in the shell of the helmet, with one of the repairs being some