Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Swivel Bale Helmet with First Pattern USMC HBT Camouflage Cover and Westinghouse Liner - Untouched Mortars Paul R Goetz

Paul R Goetz

5 was: "the nimble fighter that has since been described as the 'Spitfire of World War One'"

The back is marked on the belt hanger with U S / BOYT / 42

Kimmel recruited McCormick to be assistant war plans officer on the Pacific Fleet staff

Originally these were often lacquered to preserve the silvering

Original U.S. WWII M1 McCord Swivel Bale Helmet with First Pattern USMC HBT Camouflage Cover and Westinghouse Liner - Untouched Mortars Paul R GoetzOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine WWII helmet Issued to the world's finest fighting force, the U. S. Marine Corps complete with a very rare First Pattern HBT Reversible Camouflage cover. It is marked with a lovely hand stenciled EGA, these were only issued to Marines during WWII, and were all made of Herringbone Twill fabric, unlike later versions. This is an untouched example of a genuine service worn M1