Original U.S. WWII Major’s M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Int'l Molded Plastics Liner and Green Buckle Liner Chinstrap Category_Water Jacket Assembly which were most likely discarded

which were most likely discarded long ago

including some innovative breech locking mechanisms

318th Fighter Group

The service coat is constructed of fine wool with bullion embroidered Lieutenant insignia on each epaulet as well as insignia on the sleeves for overseas service

The M3 in the code stands for Party Emblems & Flag Rings

Original U.S. WWII Major’s M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Int'l Molded Plastics Liner and Green Buckle Liner Chinstrap Category_Water Jacket Assembly which were most likely discardedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original Early WWII U. S. Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, painted with Majors rank insignia, and fitted with an excellent condition liner made by the firm of International Molded Plastics. The Helmet shell has been hand painted with rank insignia for a Major. In addition to the rank, it appears that there may have been a strip of blue or white adhesive tape