Lot no. 3228
American M1 under-helmet, manufactured by Firestone, with the general insignia of the Parachute Units stenciled in white paint on the front. The under-helmet still has its factory paintwork. Leather headband present with a missing clip, small chinstrap present, neck band missing, period headband tightening lace replaced. This helmet belonged to Captain Constantini, a former French commando who served with the 2nd Shock Battalion and then the 5 REI. US M1 liner by Firestone bearing at front the general airborne insignia stencil in white paint retaining original factory finish. Leather band present with one missing clip small chinstrap intact neckband missing drawcord replaced period correct. Belonged to Captain Constantini former Commando de France later 2nd Shock Battalion and 5th REI.
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FRANCE IN THE 20TH CENTURY EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION ON THE INDOCHINA WAR (FIRST PART) VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION ON THE RESISTANCE AND THE S.O.E.
1390 Grez-Doiceau - Belgium
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