Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet German Documents & Books The bayonet is released by

The bayonet is released by drawing the trigger guard towards the butt once the weapon has been fired

The Liège gun trade had a long history of producing arms of previously established patterns to supplement the arms making capabilities of other nations

Informative and unbiased

These will fill the gap in any WWII Allied Bayonet Collection

Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet German Documents & Books The bayonet is released byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet original made for WWI that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. The insignia on the front signifies Auxiliary Police with number 209 (we have not been able to trace significance of 209). Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, a WWII issue canvas chin strap