Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet and Liner With Possibly Replicated ARVN Ranger Markings and Camouflage Category_Lock Assembly the firing pin struck the

the firing pin struck the Ignition Cartridge in the shell's tail

44 fnj is the maker code for Alexander Coppel GmbH a top maker of German wedged weapons during World War Two

The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings

There is a crack running through the pommel

I was irate that my cousin enlisted 4 or 5 months after I did and was called about 3 weeks later to CTD (College Training Detachment)

Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet and Liner With Possibly Replicated ARVN Ranger Markings and Camouflage Category_Lock Assembly the firing pin struck theOriginal Item: Only One Available. One of the most desirable helmets to collectors of M1 Helmets are those used by the Army of the Republic Vietnam (ARVN) Rangers, or BDQ. This helmet came to us exactly as it was found. We Cannot 100% say that the exterior paint is original or not, but it is incredibly convincing, and shows age and wear. Priced accordingly, this helmet makes for an excellent gap filler in a collection! The shell of the helmet features