Original U.S. WWII Combat Medic Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone U.S. Military Maps For years we could not

For years we could not understand the significance of the brass lip but recently learned that it was to prevent rodents from climbing up the sides of the keg to get at the grog

The lock screws are very crisp and seem to be later replacements

Edges are free of nicks

it was reequipped with 75 mm guns mounted on half-track vehicles

One leg bears a brass plaque on one arm simply stating:-

Original U.S. WWII Combat Medic Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone U.S. Military Maps For years we could notOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Issue M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse, which has been painted (faded) for use by a Combat Medic. Inside a secure location or behind lines, the full weight of the helmet could be cumbersome, so often just the liner was worn. By painting the liner, one could be sure that the medic was still easily identified, even in low light situations. The liner is correct high pressure WWII issue and