Original U.S. WWII Saipan Construction Unit 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Painted Construction Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_Martini-Henry Parts the most ornate of which

the most ornate of which is composed of sections of horn

and is made of light rubberized fabric

like most NVA gear

- Original book AMERICANS The Story of the 442d Combat Team by Orville C

The bottom outer edge of each tray has Christofle's stamping and hallmarks

Original U.S. WWII Saipan Construction Unit 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Painted Construction Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_Martini-Henry Parts the most ornate of whichOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeously painted construction helmet painted for the Saipan Construction Unit of the 1st Marine Amphibious Service and Supply. The extra star painted on the red diamond specifies this Marine as part of the Service and Supply section of the 1st MAC. The helmet is in good shape overall and was originally a WWII homefront construction helmet brought overseas and used by a member of the Saipan Construction unit.