Original U.S. WWII Rare Hawley Paper Co M1 Helmet Liner With Rayon Suspension Manufacture Type_Original Items The leather outer covering was

The leather outer covering was designed with a recess at the top which helped secure the goggle straps in place

Overall Length: 23 1/2 inches

These 1500-1600 Halberds are known for the extra long spike to the tops which were largely obsoleted by the English Civil War of 1640

This example has a blade in excellent condition

Original U.S. WWII Rare Hawley Paper Co M1 Helmet Liner With Rayon Suspension Manufacture Type_Original Items The leather outer covering wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a rare Hawley pressed paper M1 Helmet liner. They were only issued in very small numbers during the early days of World War Two. Their structural deficiencies were quickly noted, and the replacement "low pressure" and later "high pressure" liners were put into planning and production shortly after. The Hawley liners were however all that was available during the earliest days of M1 Helmet