Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War Born To Kill M1 Helmet with Westinghouse Liner British Militaria Research reveals that serial number

Research reveals that serial number 2184 dates to year of manufacture of 1894

The parachute units were hastily shipped back to Camp Mackall to prepare for overseas movement

The metalwork has a nice worn bled finish

Japan suffered from a diminishing capacity for war and a rapidly declining industrial capacity relative to that of the Allies

Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War Born To Kill M1 Helmet with Westinghouse Liner British Militaria Research reveals that serial numberOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a genuine WWII manufactured swivel bale front seam McCord helmet with a WW2 Westinghouse liner. However, in the 1960s it was reissued for the Vietnam war or it was used by a protestor to the Vietnam war. It is hand painted and reads on the front: BORN TO KILL JOKER and on the reverse: LIVE FAST DIE HARD The helmet also bears a peace sign, an eight ball, a yin yang symbol, an Ace of Spades playing card, and a swirl