Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Spanish American War The cap is lined with

The cap is lined with with orange "service cloth" on the sides

two German Infantry Divisions and one German Parachute Division

5"Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"Chest width: 17

This knife features the early-style markings on the blade

427th Bombardment Squadron in WW2:

Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Spanish American War The cap is lined withOriginal Item: Only One Available. The American Airborne troops used the same M1 helmet as the rest of the Army (and Marine Corps). However, the liner and chin straps were modified to prevent them from separating during parachute jumps. These were known as the M2 and M1C helmets. The first paratroopers used the M 2 (a. k. a. "D bale"). These had a modified, D shaped wire for the chin strap on the shell. This was found to be susceptible to breakage, so