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USM2 airborne combat jump helmet, 82nd AB, 508th PIR, 1st Battalion, identified « WIA / D-Day »

USM2 airborne combat jump helmet, 82nd AB, 508th PIR, 1st Battalion, identified « WIA / D-Day » - photo 4
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A very rare USM2 D-Bale paratrooper combat jump helmet that belonged to Sergeant « Paul F. Milstead » of the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company A. This helmet shell was found at a flea market in northern Belgium only a few years ago, it has remained in its as found condition, never been touched or cleaned. Shell is marked along the front interior with lot number « 2191B ». It features the rare early 1st Battalion « HH » red insignia on each side of the helmet, a NCO bar is painted on the back of the helmet and a large circle made with gas detection paint is present on the top of the helmet. D-bales are present, one has one of the two fasteners broken. A remnant of a chinstrap with a snap is present, an interesting detail is the use of an elastic from a parachute intertwined in the half-moon fastener and the chinstrap. A partial A.S.N. « 3120 » is painted in black on the inside of the shell, identifying the soldier « Paul F. Milstead » with army serial number « 15323120 » and aged 29 on D-Day. He was wounded in both legs by a German machine gun on June 6, 1944 above Sainte-Mère-Eglise before even touching the ground. This is a highly historical piece, identified to one of the most legendary regiments of the 82nd Airborne. One of the few handful known and original named examples. This type of identified paratrooper helmet is never offered on the market, it is without a doubt a museum piece. Choice Offering!


 


Paul Milstead
106 Rodney st, Clarksburg, W. Va 26301
MG Sqd ldr, wounded in air 6 June 44


https://geralddswick.com/west-virginians-experiences-on-d-day/

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USM2 airborne combat jump helmet, 82nd AB, 508th PIR, 1st Battalion, identified « WIA / D-Day » - photo 6
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