Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet 81mm Mortar and there is a small

and there is a small bit under the original securing rivet

This items in this grouping all belonged to Capt

Knight 2nd Class

and the best usage of them was still developing up to the war's end

they were joined by Capt

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet 81mm Mortar and there is a smallOriginal 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