Original U.S. WWII USMC Red Patch Shore Party Marine M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Availability_Domestic - 3 x original dog

- 3 x original dog tags

• Constructed of 18 Gauge steel

The most famous action for the 506th on D-Day was the Brécourt Manor Assault led by then 1st Lieutenant Richard Winters

It moved to India the following year where it was based until the outbreak of World War I in 1914

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Original U.S. WWII USMC Red Patch Shore Party Marine M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner Availability_Domestic - 3 x original dogOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of a genuine WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, with a Westinghouse liner. The helmet has a rare "Red Patch" insignia painted on the front and reverse sides. The red patch dates back to the early days of WWII during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the initial assault on the beachhead, follow on troops came ashore and confusion on the beach led to landing support