Original U.S. WWII Saipan Construction Unit 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Painted Construction Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_Martini-Henry Parts The grip and ferrules are

The grip and ferrules are still tight on the tang

The bottom outer edge of each tray has Christofle's stamping and hallmarks

and is made of light rubberized fabric

Weather Bureau observers

neck guard apron is heat lot number stamped 2159 and the interior

Original U.S. WWII Saipan Construction Unit 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Painted Construction Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_Martini-Henry Parts The grip and ferrules areOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeously painted construction helmet painted for the Saipan Construction Unit of the 1st Marine Amphibious Service and Supply. The extra star painted on the red diamond specifies this Marine as part of the Service and Supply section of the 1st MAC. The helmet is in good shape overall and was originally a WWII homefront construction helmet brought overseas and used by a member of the Saipan Construction unit.