This US M1C Paratrooper helmet reproduction features the iconic "Ace of Spades" insignia of the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Easy Company, 2nd Battalion. The shell has an authentic cork textured finish and has been professionally aged to replicate the look and feel of original WWII helmets.
The liner includes canvas webbing, leather details, and the distinctive Y-strap chin cup used by U.S. paratroopers. The hand-painted insignia makes this helmet the perfect choice for re-enactors portraying the 101st Airborne or collectors looking for a historically accurate reproduction.
Historische Context
The 101st Airborne Division – known as the "Screaming Eagles" – gained fame during D-Day (Normandy), Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. Within this division, the 506th PIR Easy Company, 2nd Battalion became legendary for their actions in Normandy, Bastogne, and later in Germany. Their helmets often bore the white "Ace of Spades" marking, distinguishing them in the field. Today, this insignia remains a powerful symbol of bravery and brotherhood.