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LOT 1169
United States M38 Tank Crew Helmet
CIRCA 1940'S A.D.
10 5/8 in. (613 grams, 27 cm high).
Rawling's pattern M38 composition tank crew helmet with neck protection plate and ear-flaps, fitted with leather lining with leather and fabric securing straps; finished dark green; with later inked 'CESARE' owner name and '1-5-79' date to liner. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired from Czerny's Auction, lot 81515.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of a previous invoice and lot description.
Footnotes
Possibly of Italian manufacture of the type used by US forces in WWII.
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