Original Film Prop African Hide Battle Shield from Ellis Props and Graphics French Artwork & Posters although reading the numbers in

although reading the numbers in ink can be hard sometimes

and has absolutely perfect enamel surfaces and exceptional colors of red

The whole effect resembled a slouch hat

Donald McCall

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

Original Film Prop African Hide Battle Shield from Ellis Props and Graphics French Artwork & Posters although reading the numbers inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This hide African Battle shield was acquired from the Ellis Props and Graphics liquidation auction. Ellis was the oldest and the largest Prop House in California until its liquidation auctions in late 1999 and early 2000. The shield measures 60" tall by 24" wide.