Original WWII U.S. Lieutenant Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone Caps & Hats There is more advanced mothing

There is more advanced mothing on the underside of the crown

IMA recovered these crude mortars from Portugal in the late 1980s having been brought back by the Portuguese from Angola over 10 years before

1st Cavalry

The blade is a standard straight spear-point example

Unfortunately it appears the internal needle to the bolt is broken

Original WWII U.S. Lieutenant Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone Caps & Hats There is more advanced mothingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original WWII US Officer Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner. The liner is of the correct WWII high pressure variety, stamped with an F logo over the number 37 in the crown. The FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY based in Akron, Ohio started M 1 helmet liner delivery to the US Army in September 1942. They produced approximately 7,500,000 M 1 helmet liners and discontinued production around