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M2 Helmet Recon Platoon 101st Airborne: This is a genuine WW2 'D' bale helmet and refurbished & post war components, recreating the helmet worn by a Lieutenant Boag of the reconnaisance Platoon from the 101st Airborne. It is refurbished to look as it would after being used in field conditions, hence there are small dents, scrapes etc. - this is a genuine WW2 helmet! WW2 Unit History-Bastogne: Convoying supplies to Bastogne on 19 December, the 426th Quartermaster Company was ambushed and subsequently diverted to VIII Corps' control until 27 December.42 The division was, in effect, without normal supply operations during the entire period. Further complicating matters was the loss of the division's reconnaissance platoon on 22 December. The platoon had been used to establish an antitank warning net and had called for and directed field artillery fire to destroy German tanks. But on leading a cut-off artillery battalion to safety at Neufchâteau, the platoon was isolated and would not return until 28 December. Outer Shell: The shell has been refurbished from an original WW2 helmet, it is a front seam swivel bail M1 model converted to a fixed 'D' Bale, as used by the US Airborne in WW2. The painted decals are identical to the WW2 versions, this helmet is properly aged and looks the part after 60+ years of life span! The inside has also been painted and aged. There is a metal Lieutenant's Rank insignia attached to the front, there is a 'R (Recon),' decal on each side and a officers stripe down the rear. There is light wear to the brim showing the early pattern McCoy stainless steel ridge and front seam. The chin strap is the Airborne model with DOT popper studs and is suitable worn. The name 'Lt. P. Boag' has been painted inside the shell rim. Liner: Most of the post war liner has been replaced with post war authentic webbing and accessories. The liner retaining clips are all nicely worn as is the leather chin strap and Paratrooper DOT female studs. The outside liner has WW2 style rivets and rank insignia hole. The whole helmet liner has been appropriate aged. As stated above the liner is a M2 version. Notice the M2 DOT female sockets in the liner and the complete nape strap. The leather chin strap is also fully complete and there is cracking of the leather. The webbing retaining and headband clips are in the correct green colouring for this type of helmet. Notice the 'H' on the chinstrap, the 'SUN' on the webbing, and the 'VOGT' stampings on the headband and nape strap - all genuine and appropriate WW2 manufacturers of these components. You will not find authenticity of this standandard on other helmets!
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