Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet with 3rd Infantry Division Insignia Likely Painted During Korean War - Westinghouse Liner One-of-a-Kind Purchased at an estate sale

Purchased at an estate sale

Before 1764 the locks were dated with a contractor's name and after 1769 the outside Frizzen reinforcement supporting bar was introduced

During the German occupation of the factory

showing just a slight bit of rippling and a few very unfortunate tears

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet with 3rd Infantry Division Insignia Likely Painted During Korean War - Westinghouse Liner One-of-a-Kind Purchased at an estate saleOriginal 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.