Original WWII Operation Torch U.S. Navy Helmet of Flag Lieutenant George P. Unmacht - USS Massachusetts Russian Flags Thüringen and her sisters were

Thüringen and her sisters were eventually ceded to the victorious Allied powers as war reparations

The vest is in fantastic condition and will make a great addition to any German WWI collection

This is a grouping of Seaman EDWARD RUDY

however this is a period “reproduction” and was copied from the 44th Division to be used by the 69th Engineer Company during WWII

The handle and stacked leather grip are in very good used condition

Original WWII Operation Torch U.S. Navy Helmet of Flag Lieutenant George P. Unmacht - USS Massachusetts Russian Flags Thüringen and her sisters wereOriginal Item: One of a kind. International Military Antiques is honored to present a singular artifact of extraordinary historical importance: a WWII U. S. Navy M1 fixed bale (very early 1941 production) combat helmet worn by Flag Lieutenant George P. Unmacht aboard the battleship USS Massachusetts (BB 59) during Operation Torch in November 1942. This object is not simply an example of wartime combat gear it is a verified, uniquely documented item