Original U.S. WWII 29th Division 1942 M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Firestone Liner German Holsters indicating manufacture at the famous

indicating manufacture at the famous Mauser-Werke AG factory in Berling-Borsigwalde

) was Brinell 360-520 which was much

The 99th had done such a good job that the cress recognized their efforts by naming the Division "The Battle Babies" since they had only been in combat for a month after they got to the front lines for the first time

This also included the legendary Shashka Sabers used by Cossack forces for centuries

Original U.S. WWII 29th Division 1942 M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Firestone Liner German Holsters indicating manufacture at the famousOriginal Item: One of a kind. Pre D Day 29th Infantry Division equipment is some of the most sought after material on the collectors market due to the devastating loss the division took on "Omaha beach" in the early morning hours of June 6th, 1944. This is a 100% genuine Pre D Day 29th ID M1 helmet with a hand painted 29th Infantry division "Blue and Gray" insignia on the front. This is an exceptionally rare helmet and will be a highlight of any WWII