US FS #88 some of the original paint

some of the original paint existed both inside and out

It is of WW2 vintage without foliage slits and has the typical ‘dragon teeth’ stitching on beach side edging

It is ink marked as size 53 (53cm head size) to fit a small size head

it is even better than the original because it’s not made of cardboard

Restored Depiction: This helmet has had a blue-grey camouflage pattern painted over the grey base colour

US FS #88 some of the original paintUS FS #88 The shell is an original WWII McCord Radiator with a front seam, stainless steel band and swivel bales. The heat stamp is very faintly stamped and hard to read; visible as 4_8_. The shell retains nearly all of its original olive drab paint inside and out; just a little soiled. The helmet is named inside to MAJ PAWLAK. A new OD3 chinstrap set has been fitted. The liner is an original WW2 high pressure type manufactured by CAPAC with the logo