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WWII M1 Fixed Bale Helmet Hawley Liner ID to 2nd Lt. Henry W. Hollmeyer VMF-214 Black Sheep Squadron
Item #: YTR713
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WWII M1 Fixed Bale Helmet With Hawley Liner and ID. Helmet is identified to 2nd Lt. Henry W. Hollmeyer (Harry the Horse) USMCR. See attached pictures for summary of service and book mentions. Of special interest is his role in 1943 with VMF-214 (Famous Black Sheep Squadron). Henry designed the first VMF-214 squadron patch that was never officially recognized by the Marine Corps.
The Hawley liner is made by General Fiber Company. The helmet liner carries the identification on the front inner rim (very light but readable under magnification). It is also identified on the leather chinstrap with is broken. I added a mid to late war chinstrap to the liner just for appearance when displaying the helmet. This will be included with the helmet to the buyer along with the original early broken chinstrap.
The heat stamp on the front rim inner of the steel shell is 12 C. This is a very early heat stamp. Early production McCord Radiator.
The helmet steel shell and Hawley liner show usage and wear. The Hawley liner has minimal wear to the rim and no cracks or tear to the fabric. Condition is very good for both.
The Hawley liner is made by General Fiber Company. The helmet liner carries the identification on the front inner rim (very light but readable under magnification). It is also identified on the leather chinstrap with is broken. I added a mid to late war chinstrap to the liner just for appearance when displaying the helmet. This will be included with the helmet to the buyer along with the original early broken chinstrap.
The heat stamp on the front rim inner of the steel shell is 12 C. This is a very early heat stamp. Early production McCord Radiator.
The helmet steel shell and Hawley liner show usage and wear. The Hawley liner has minimal wear to the rim and no cracks or tear to the fabric. Condition is very good for both.
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