Original U.S.M.C WWII Faciat Georgius Medal with Safety Pin & 1st Marine Division Patch - USMC One-of-a-Kind and widely collected military helmets

and widely collected military helmets in existence

The design was based on that of the earlier G41(W)

a Sheepskin cap designed in a similar manner as a flight helmet but these were actually issued to ground crew and fliers alike especially on the eastern front

so this is definitely an interesting piece of history from a turbulent time in Pre-WWII Germany

Original U.S.M.C WWII Faciat Georgius Medal with Safety Pin & 1st Marine Division Patch - USMC One-of-a-Kind and widely collected military helmetsOriginal Item: These medals have been faked for decades, but weve had this one inspected by two knowledgeable collectors, both of whom consider this to be original. There is some wear most notably on the sleeve of the hand dropping the "hot potato" which has rubbed away some of the star. To learn more please follow this link to an excellent discussion at the U. S. Militaria Forum about this medal Faciat Georgius Medal. The Faciat Georgius was an