American tanker helmet made of fibre, whose original khaki tint has completely disappeared, revealing the natural colour of the material. The elastics at the back are complete. The flap retaining pins are missing. The inner leather cap is complete. The manufacture is attributed to Rawlings, with a size of 7. There is some wear and a marked patina on the piece. According to the seller's information, this helmet comes from the Burnon sector where the 4th US armoured division fought. On 22 December 1944, the 4th Armoured Division, under the command of General George S. Patton, advanced towards the north of Burnon. Patton, advanced north to rescue Bastogne, which was under siege from German forces. The division's Combat Command B (CCB) advanced rapidly until it was halted near Burnon by the destruction of a vital bridge. This bridge, on the main road to Bastogne, had been destroyed by the Germans to slow the Allied advance. This obstacle forced the CCB to divert its route, thus delaying the rescue operation. This delay had significant consequences, as every hour counted for the American troops surrounded in Bastogne, particularly the 101st Airborne Division. Despite these difficulties, the 4th Armoured Division succeeded in establishing a corridor towards Bastogne on 26 December 1944, thus relieving the defenders and marking a turning point in the battle. Condition II+. American tanker helmet made of fibre, with the original khaki colour completely gone, revealing the natural colour of the material. The rear elastic bands are intact. The flap retaining rods are missing. The inner leather liner is complete. Manufactured by Rawlings, size marked 7. Note some wear and pronounced patina on the item. According to the seller, this helmet comes from the Burnon sector where the 4th US Armored Division fought. On December 22, 1944, the 4th Armored Division, under General George S. Patton, advanced north to relieve Bastogne, besieged by German forces. Combat Command B (CCB) of this division progressed rapidly until stopped near Burnon due to the destruction of a vital bridge. This bridge, located on the main road to Bastogne, had been destroyed by the Germans to slow the Allied advance. This obstacle forced the CCB to divert its route, delaying the relief operation. This delay had significant consequences, as every hour counted for the surrounded American troops in Bastogne, notably the 101st Airborne Division. Despite these difficulties, the 4th Armored Division managed to establish a corridor to Bastogne on December 26, 1944, relieving the defenders and marking a turning point in the battle. Condition II+.