Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears Saddlery Co - Size 7 3/8 Price_over $990 This example is dated 1864

This example is dated 1864 on the lock plate tail

which have small caps "plugged" into the front of them

An answer suggested by many Collectors is that this particular feature was for use by Balloon Troops

• The ribbon bars include the following awards:

WWI German Blasting Machine Detonator

Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears Saddlery Co - Size 7 3/8 Price_over $990 This example is dated 1864Original Item: Only One Available. Starring Brad Pitt, the movie Fury depicts a WW2 tank crew stationed in Germany during the closing days of the war. The movie is bringing renewed attention to tank warfare and the equipment employed during battle. This is a genuine WW2 example of the classic M38 tanker helmet used by American tank crews in world war two. The helmet is marked as follows: SEARS SADDLERY CO7 3 8DAVENPORT, IOWAHelmet is in very nice