Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Brown Bess Muskets these mess tins have become

these mess tins have become quite scarce on today's market

KETLAND & Co

The Blast Handle unfortunately was found to be less than ideal in actual use and the last ripcord handle used on USAF chutes was the older "T" handle design

The busby comes complete with its steel fit leather chinstrap

and were universally manufactured from plastic (or by special order and for generals - patent kid leather) instead of the painted cardboard/fiberboard used from 1917 into the 1970's

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Brown Bess Muskets these mess tins have becomeOriginal 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