USM1 2nd Lieutenant helmet liner, 1st infantry division, « Big Red One »
Description
A choice USM1 combat helmet liner for a lieutenant of the 1st Infantry Division with « ETO » stripe. The liner was recovered in the Ardennes several years ago in Bütgenbach area. It is manufactured by « FIRESTONE » and properly embossed on the dome of the interior. The liner's exterior features a nice untouched and matte look. Retaining over 85% of its factory OD green finish. The front features a period hand applied 1st Infantry Division emblem with the application of a yellow painted Lieutenant bar. Rust, dirt and natural age present throughout the whole exterior. Some oxidation around the front of the helmet is present. The back retains the remnants of a former « FOLLOW ME STRIPE » that was period removed with some areas of white paint still visible around the perimeter. The interior of the liner remains in untouched and as found condition. Leather is dry but complete. The metal hardware shows oxidation, natural build of with debris. Chinstrap and center drawstring are absent. Overall an excellent and highly desirable example as these are extremely difficult to find.
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