Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Flintlocks The tang is also marked

The tang is also marked with a 関 stamp for SEKI Arsenal

and began to operate April 20

for living quarters and unit offices

but Winchester management's position was that

The 505th (organized into a regimental combat team with the addition of the 3rd Battalion of the 504th

Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse - Unissued Flintlocks The tang is also markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The American Airborne troops used the same M1 helmet as the rest of the Army (and Marine Corps). However, the liner and chin straps were modified to prevent them from separating during parachute jumps. These were known as the M2 and M1C helmets. The first paratroopers used the M 2 (a. k. a. "D bale"). These had a modified, D shaped wire for the chin strap on the shell. This was found to be susceptible to breakage, so