WWI British Combat Helmet OD Paint Bales FS150 Stamp

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Here you have a British Made World War I Combat Helmet. The helmet is marked FS 150 under the brim. The helmet retains the original OD combat paint, and swivel bales. There are the remnants of the leather chinstrap and only the crown of the liner remains. The helmet is similar to the US Model 1917 with the rim in place around the circumference of the helmet with a front seam. Parts of the original leather chinstrap are affixed to the crown of the helmet. The interior retains the white lining for the helmet liner. The exterior has an OD finish with traces of a pebbled finish. There are a few small combat dents to the crown. There is rust present to the external and internal sides of the helmet. The helmet shell represents a nice find for the serious World War I AEF or British Collector. The WWI M1917 Style helmets found their way into early World War II as our country was woefully unprepared for global war on two fronts. This style helmet might have been worn at Pearl Harbor, on Navy Vessels, and in the Philippines, Guam, Java and Wake Island early in the war. The helmet shell is reasonably well preserved and would look great in either a WWI or WWII presentation, American or British. It makes for a tantalizing restoration project. This British made, FS 150 heat stamped, WWI Helmet Shell with OD Combat Paint, bales, and partial liner and chinstrap as depicted and described would make a terrific addition, upgrade and/or addition to a WWI or early WWII US or British Helmet or Field Gear collection. It also would be perfect for re-enactors, your display, museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations. I am listing a number of caps and uniform items, field gear, insignia, etc., this week. Please do a seller-search using my username: martinolij to check these out. Thank you. Please read the terms carefully before bidding. Payment is due within 7 days of the listing’s conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Items will ship when the funds in US Dollars clear to my account. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. Where First Class Postage is offered, I insist on a padded bag so a delivery tracking slip can be used. The cost of First Class includes the padded pad. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat One Rate Envelope or First Class Mail International (the cost of the First Class includes a padded bag). International Bidders must pay in US Dollars. Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment. I save all Postal Service Receipts as well as copies of your payment as proof of delivery and completion of the transaction. It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to these terms. I have enjoyed interacting with buyers from four continents and dozens of countries. Many have been veterans, active duty GIs, home front family members in our war, authors, artists, teachers, museum curators, etc. You are encouraged to email with questions. I will try my best to answer all those that ar e received by Friday. (I am not always available on weekends when the items close.) If you perceive a discrepancy between the photos and description you should bring this to my attention for clarification before you bid. When bidding, consider what the item is worth and what you can afford. A winning bid represents a legal and binding contract. All winning bidders are required to provide contact information within three business days of the listing’s conclusion. This means I need your full name and shipping address to validate you as the winning bidder. It is also a basic courtesy that is appreciated. Finally, recognize that most of these items are 64+ years old and typically will show some manifestation of age, time, removal of insignia (on uniform items), nips, etc that I may not catch. I am not infal... read more

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