Original U.S. WWII Service Worn M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete Uniforms The squadron was re-designated Marine

The squadron was re-designated Marine Attack Squadron 323 (VMA-323) in June

This very nice example of the M41 Tropeneinheitsfeldmütze (Tropical Unit Field Cap) is correct in all respects

Tunisia as part of the United States Army Air Forces in the World War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations as a strategic air force and commenced combat operations the day after it was formed

giving the buckle a nice patina from honest wear and decades in storage

Original U.S. WWII Service Worn M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete Uniforms The squadron was re-designated MarineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, very nice WWII U. S. Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets is present. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. This example was quite heavily coated with cork, which has now worn through in areas, giving it an