Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Flintlocks French Flag

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Originally issued before or during WW1 with a full length 17" blade then converted in 1942 to 12" blade for use in Jungle Fighting against the Japanese in South East Asia in WW2

but failed to capture Murmansk

but Winchester management's position was that

Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Flintlocks French FlagOriginal Item: Only One Available. The American Airborne troops used the same M1 helmet as the rest of the Army (and Marine Corps). However, the liner and chin straps were modified to prevent them from separating during parachute jumps. These were known as the M2 and M1C helmets. The first paratroopers used the M 2 (a. k. a. "D bale"). These had a modified, D shaped wire for the chin strap on the shell. This was found to be susceptible to breakage, so