Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet U.S. Machine Guns During the second half of

During the second half of World War II

Unfortunately for some reason a previous owner used bolt cutters to remove the upper sling swivel and stacking swivel

along with Waffenampt markings on the jacket

Its origins are as the personal bodyguard of King Charles I of England and Scotland

with a very nice horn-tipped ramrod still retained under the barrel

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet U.S. Machine Guns During the second half ofOriginal Refurbished Item: Only One Available. This is a recreation of a scarce WWII M 1D Paratroopers Jump Helmet, also commonly referred to as a D Bale due to the shape of the chinstrap bales on the helmet shell. This helmet was painted with markings for the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry, then aged to give it the appearance it has been on the helmet for decades. This is a perfect helmet for someone who wants an elusive M1 D Paratrooper