Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets two of the four torpedoes

two of the four torpedoes fired detonated

This helmet dates to the early 1900s

Below this is a machine embroidered bullion National Tri-Color Cockade on a square forest green background

A smooth-sole style of moccasin was often called the “barefoot” type since it had no separate sole and heel

This model has NOT been deactivated

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets two of the four torpedoesOriginal 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