British Victorian Officer Blue Cloth Helmet: Royal Artillery (One Only) Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts many Austrian rifles were imported

many Austrian rifles were imported into the United States for use in the Civil War

A wonderfully compelling set of a USMC Corporal who went through some of the most difficult wartime landings in the Pacific Theater in WW2

But the combat and cargo packs of the two are not interchangeable

joining the 1st Division

Our example here comes straight out of many years storage and is in full operational condition complete with the original bronze-mounting bracket arc that attaches to the left side of a Vickers MG receiver

British Victorian Officer Blue Cloth Helmet: Royal Artillery (One Only) Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts many Austrian rifles were importedOriginal Item: One Only! This fine original early issue Blue Cloth Helmet with traditional "Ball" top mount and Helmet Plate of the Royal Artillery. Helmet is silk and leather lined and is complete with it's original chained chin scales. Contained in Original steel Transit Case with Maker's brass data shield of "Hawkes & Co., 14 Piccadilly, London." with "Lt. Col. W. F. Cleeve, Royal Artillery" in script engraved on the brass owner's name plate. This