Original WWII US M1 Combat Helmet Fixed Bale Front Seam w/Firestone Liner CHOICE

Description

Original good condition. Authentic from the WWII time period.  No overseas shipping. Helmet is all original and complete. Helmet has the original painted surface. The helmet has no major dents or cracks. The steel helmet paint has some scuffed areas with paint loss to the left side and goes around to the back area. Appears to have happened from storage wear. The helmet has a front seam with fixed bales with the original khaki colored chinstraps. The helmet liner has the original khaki suspension straps with leather sweatband along with leather liner strap. The leather liner strap has some wear. The liner is stamped F 4 for Firestone. The liner has an approx. 1 1/4" long crack to the front of the brim where the liner matches up to the front seam is to the metal helmet. This probably happened when the helmet was stored with other helmets stored on top of the helmet and were pressed done. The helmet liner has some exterior paint wear and scuffs. The steel helmet has a heat stamp to the interior front rim, appears to be numbered 708, please see the 9th picture for details.  Please note pictures for detailed condition and information. Display head not included in the sale. SHIPPING PRICE INCLUDES INSURANCE.  THE ITEM WILL CAREFULLY PACKAGED.    I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL BIDS FROM ZERO OR LOW FEEDBACK BIDDERS.  PA. RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX UNLESS EXEMPT.    I WILL ONLY SHIP TO AN E BAY PAY PAL CONFIRMED ADDRESS.   NOT FOR SALE TO COUNTRIES WHERE THIS ITEM IS PROHIBITED FOR IMPORT.
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