US Foreign Legion paratrooper helmet. USM1 helmet shell, front snap fastener. Lot number 111A. Fixed bridge. Chinstraps are present, but of two different models, colour OD3 and OD7 and do not have the additional tab to attach to the parachutist liner. Paintwork and cork 70% reconditioned. Commander's rank painted in silver on the front of the hull. Insignia of the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment on the sides of the hull. Parachutist's liner in high-pressure composite material, made by Westinghouse. Full canvas cap. Leather sweatband. Complete nape protector. Snaps present. Parachutist A's in OD7 canvas. Chin strap in canvas with four adjustment eyelets. Leather chinstrap marked United. Paintwork 80% reconditioned. Commander's rank on front of liner. 1st REC insignia at 50% and 60%. The set is reconditioned after the war, including the insignia. Some wear and patina. Condition II+. U.S. paratrooper helmet used by the Foreign Legion. U.S. M1 helmet shell with front seam and fixed bales, lot number 111A. Chinstraps present, assembled from two different patterns in OD3 and OD7, without the additional strap normally fitted to a paratrooper liner. Refinished paint and cork texture approximately 70%. Silver-painted rank of Commandant to the front of the shell. 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment insignia applied to both sides. High-pressure composite paratrooper liner manufactured by Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Complete web suspension, leather sweatband and nape strap. Snap fasteners present. Paratrooper A-yokes in OD7 webbing. Four-eyelet web chin cup. Leather chinstrap marked United. Refinished liner paint approximately 80%. Commandant rank painted to the front of the liner. 1st REC insignia at approximately 50 to 60%. Entire assembly post-war refurbished including insignia. Showing wear and patina. Condition II+.