This US M1C Paratrooper helmet reproduction comes with the hand-painted insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division. The shell features an authentic cork textured finish, as found on original 1944–1945 helmets, and has been professionally aged for maximum realism.
The 82nd Airborne markings are hand painted, giving each helmet a unique appearance. The liner includes the correct canvas and leather components, along with the distinctive Y-straps used by paratroopers.
An excellent choice for re-enactors portraying the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as collectors and museums looking for a historically accurate reproduction.
Historische Context
The 82nd Airborne Division was one of the most famous U.S. units of World War II, fighting in Sicily, Normandy (D-Day), Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. Their helmets were often marked with distinctive unit insignia for field identification. The M1C helmet with cork finish and Y-straps was developed specifically for paratroopers and became a true symbol of the U.S. Airborne forces.
