This rare early production helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and paint (with exception of shell chinstrap)
The M42 jacket was worn by Paratroops assigned to Airborne units and became an iconic symbol of the US military during World War II
Overall the pistol now shows a lovely aged patina on the metalwork from oxidation and subsequent cleaning
The leather is split over the edge in many areas
The pouch for the first aid packet was redesigned with a triangular flap secured by a single lift-the-dot fastener
Original U.S. Pre-WWI 3-Inch M1902 Field Gun Artillery Round & Casing with Transit Plug - Dated 1917 British Antique Guns This rare early production helmetOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 3 inch Gun, Model of 1902 was the U. S. Armys first nickel steel, quick firing field gun with a recoil mechanism. Like its predecessor the 3. 2 inch gun M1897, it was a rifled breechloader. Like all deactivated ordnance, this is Not Available For Export. This example is a Model of 1905, a variant of the M1902. It was similar to the Model of 1904, except made about 50 lb (23 kg) lighter by reduction of the outside