Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Paratrooper Helmet with USMC Reversible Camouflage Cover Discount and a miniature U-boat War

and a miniature U-boat War Badge in the lower right

There is no checking we can see on the central cross

with the top edge only extending half way down the spine

The blade of this example is in very good condition with a bright polished finish

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Paratrooper Helmet with USMC Reversible Camouflage Cover Discount and a miniature U-boat WarOriginal Item: Only One Available. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a manganese steel rim. These rims had non magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass). In WWII the shells had Stainless Steel rims, however these would easily lose paint, and the shine produced without paint was a liability. The shell of