Original German WWII 1937 Dated 1st Pattern M-31 Helmet Liner by Werner Zahn in size 53cm - Repaired Outer Band GWOT ” Cartel-like marketing boards fixed

” Cartel-like marketing boards fixed prices

denoting the position of Boatswain

with the rear of the lock plate now above the stock

the 9th Cavalry was dispatched to the Mexican border to serve as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition commanded by General John "Black Jack" Pershing

It also features the very rare and desirable "birds head" style grip

Original German WWII 1937 Dated 1st Pattern M-31 Helmet Liner by Werner Zahn in size 53cm - Repaired Outer Band GWOT ” Cartel-like marketing boards fixedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice German Pre WWII Issue M 31 helmet liner, as used with the M35, M40, and M42 "Stahlhelm" series of helmets. These were produced in three main patterns, with the earliest having a single ply aluminum band around the exterior. This worked well during the pre war years, but it was found that the force from the chinstrap could easily deform the band, so from around 1937 1939 an additional layer of