Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan – 29th Infantry Division – With Copy of Notarized Letter of Authenticity French Militaria It's possible that maybe it

It's possible that maybe it was intended to aid in loading the rifle

The mask is in good shape without any degradation to the rubber

with the original finish faded to a plum patina in most areas

One of the threaded posts on the back has broken off

Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan – 29th Infantry Division – With Copy of Notarized Letter of Authenticity French Militaria It's possible that maybe itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the original prop helmets used during the filming of Steven Spielberg's seminal work "Saving Private Ryan". The outside was painted with the 29th Infantry Division insignia to the front. The shell itself is an original WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale, with heat lot number 125D, for very early manufacture. The helmet bears the initials CRC written in black marker on the interior of the shell and an original