US Military Police helmet, USM1 helmet shell with front snap fastener. Some cracks are visible on the sides of the shell, while the lot number is illegible. The bridges are fixed but bent, and the chinstraps are missing. MP lettering is painted in white on the front of the hull, with a white stripe running around it. The high pressure composite liner is manufactured by Firestone. The headgear is complete with nape protector. The leather chinstrap is missing. The laundry number T2453 is visible twice on the liner. The khaki exterior paint is 80% preserved. There is a trace of scraped grade on the front of the liner. There is some wear and a marked patina on the piece. According to the seller's information, this helmet comes from Bertogne, located about 10 kilometres west of Bastogne, on the axis of progression of the German forces. The village was the scene of troop movements, fighting and bombing, severely affecting the local population and infrastructure. Condition II+. US Military Police helmet, USM1 helmet shell with front seam closure. Some cracks are visible on the sides of the shell, while the lot number is illegible. The fixed loops are twisted, and the chinstraps are missing. White MP lettering is painted on the front of the shell, with a white band encircling it. The liner, made of highpressure composite material, is manufactured by Firestone. The liner cap is complete with its nape strap. The leather chinstrap is missing. The laundry number T2453 is visible twice on the liner. The khaki exterior paint is preserved at 80%. A scratched rank mark is present on the front of the liner. Note some wear and pronounced patina on the item. According to the seller, this helmet comes from Bertogne, located about 10 kilometres west of Bastogne, which was on the path of the German forces advance. The village was the scene of troop movements, fighting, and bombings, severely affecting the local population and infrastructure. Condition II+.