US M2 HELMET EASY COMPANY AIRBORNE 506TH 2ND BATTALION D-BALE

This is an original American WW2 M1 front seam helmet shell that has been refurbished with D-Bales added and aged M2 Paratrooper 1942 version chin strap. This helmet shell has been repainted With the Ace of Spades of the 506th PIR. 

The M2 was worn by American soldiers in World War ll, this helmet was widely used by American Paratroopers. It is also commonly referred to as the M2 D-Bale Paratrooper Helmet, worn by many soldiers in Normandy on D-Day, This helmet was worn by combat troops and parachute infantrymen a like but primarily issued to paratroopers. These helmets were fitted with liners, neckband, sweatband, chin cup and leather chin strap.

The rest of the US Army used the M-1 Helmet.