Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Company Commander’s Helmet - Converted Football Helmet Czech Militaria The original "V" back sight

The original "V" back sight is unfortunately absent

The barrel was never cut for a sight base

C-in C American Forces”

It also has serial number 744278 on the left side under the maker marking

Overall length is 40" when fully extended and 3" wide

Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Company Commander’s Helmet - Converted Football Helmet Czech Militaria The original "V" back sightOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an interesting helmet for sure! This is basically a football helmet very similar to Spalding helmets and converted for use in the U. S. Military as a tankers helmet, or possibly a door gunners helmet in Vietnam. This is a very scarce helmet that was a stop gap piece after the WWII Tanker Helmet and before they produced a Tanker specific helmet. The Football helmet was a state of the art lightweight helmet