Original U.S. WWII Early McCord Fixed-Bale Front-Seam M1 Helmet with Rare Hawley Paper Liner and Original Helmet Net Japanese Artwork & Posters while the conical pommel remains

while the conical pommel remains present at the rear

which are woven from silver bullion thread on a Zitronengelb (lemon-yellow) felt background

and the crossguard is somewhat bent

Approximate Measurements:Collar to Shoulder: 10"Shoulder to Sleeve: 24

Original U.S. WWII Early McCord Fixed-Bale Front-Seam M1 Helmet with Rare Hawley Paper Liner and Original Helmet Net Japanese Artwork & Posters while the conical pommel remainsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early U. S. WWII M1 helmet manufactured by McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company, complete with a scarce Hawley pressed fiber liner, original sweatband, correct khaki chinstrap, and an original helmet net with its long rear tie string. The helmet shell is the desirable early front seam, fixed bale pattern. It retains its original cork textured olive drab finish, stainless steel rim, and fixed