Original U.S. WWII 1944 Named Lieutenant M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet Sharps Rifle The original M3 Fiberglass scabbard

The original M3 Fiberglass scabbard has been customized somewhat

This is really lovely

leading this to be referred to as an Artillerie Kugelhelm (Artillery Ball-Top Helm)

and et cetera

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Named Lieutenant M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet Sharps Rifle The original M3 Fiberglass scabbardOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic 1944 front seam swivel bale helmet with Westinghouse liner. The shell bears a metal Lieutenant rank insignia to the front. Underneath the rank bar is a painted 2R and the reverse of the helmet is painted C. JONES. The inside of the helmet is also marked in paint B82. The interior bears a lot number of 1009C which places the estimated date of manufacture at July, 1944. Overall condition is very good.