Original U.S. Civil War US Navy M1861 “Dahlgren” Bowie Knife Bayonet and Scabbard By Ames - Dated 1861 Japanese Uniforms a size 66 helmet shell

a size 66 helmet shell can fit up to a size US 7 3/4 hat-size

The early M-1 helmet shells had a set of fixed chinstrap loops called bales and a stainless steel rim

please review the photos for what is included

Between the belt loops is a German military style Waffenamt marking with WaA14 under a military eagle and has a German three-letter maker code hlv for Maury u

and the leather closure strap has broke slightly as well

Original U.S. Civil War US Navy M1861 “Dahlgren” Bowie Knife Bayonet and Scabbard By Ames - Dated 1861 Japanese Uniforms a size 66 helmet shellOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bayonet to come across! Designed in 1856 by U. S. Navy Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren for use aboard his ship, the USS Plymouth, this Ames marked knife replaced the saber style bayonet that was first issued with the Plymouth Whitney Rifle musket. The Dahlgren bowie knife bayonet is considered to be one of the best bayonet designs of the nineteenth century. First produced for the Navy by well known