Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet M3 Grease Gun The exterior shows some wear

The exterior shows some wear

Japanese capitulation in August canceled plans for deployment

the Signal Corps had built an airship hangar and a plant to produce hydrogen gas at Fort Omaha

or riot control purposes

It does have a "door close" dent near the end

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet M3 Grease Gun The exterior shows some wearOriginal 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