Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Brown Bess Muskets The Blast Handle unfortunately was

The Blast Handle unfortunately was found to be less than ideal in actual use and the last ripcord handle used on USAF chutes was the older "T" handle design

The throat still has all of the original finish

these mess tins have become quite scarce on today's market

The busby comes complete with its steel fit leather chinstrap

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Brown Bess Muskets The Blast Handle unfortunately wasOriginal 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