Original U.S. WWII-Era US Marine Corps Issue M-1940 Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet with Original Chinstrap & EGA Device No Return In 1870 the Prussian Military

In 1870 the Prussian Military issued the first “iron ration” into the military (during the German-French war)

Totally impractical

and the mounting points for the frizzen and frizzen spring can still be seen

The left side of the wood stock shows faded Inspector's Cartouches and the entire weapon is in very good matured condition

with some rust present

Original U.S. WWII-Era US Marine Corps Issue M-1940 Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet with Original Chinstrap & EGA Device No Return In 1870 the Prussian MilitaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of an unissued condition American Fiber Helmet with a USN (U. S. Navy) contract stamp on the interior. The fiber helmet was originally designed by Jesse Hawley in the early 1930s. Hawley subsequently designed the first fiber helmet liner for the original M1 steel helmet, alongside the General Fibre Company, a subsidiary of the International Hat Company. This example doesnt have an explicit