Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet U.S. Machine Guns Its origins are as the

Its origins are as the personal bodyguard of King Charles I of England and Scotland

Unfortunately for some reason a previous owner used bolt cutters to remove the upper sling swivel and stacking swivel

along with Waffenampt markings on the jacket

or a kukri that was repaired at arsenal several times

forming the nucleus of the field forces of the U

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet U.S. Machine Guns Its origins are as theOriginal Refurbished Item: Only One Available. This is a recreation of a scarce WWII M 1D Paratroopers Jump Helmet, also commonly referred to as a D Bale due to the shape of the chinstrap bales on the helmet shell. This helmet was painted with markings for the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry, then aged to give it the appearance it has been on the helmet for decades. This is a perfect helmet for someone who wants an elusive M1 D Paratrooper