Original U.S. Korean War 1953 Dated Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Shelter Half German Air Force Luftwaffe but this was not converted

but this was not converted from a flintlock

This however is essentially the first issued U

indicating that this is a size 55 liner for a size 62 shell

On June 24th the 2nd Battalion entered the eastern outskirts of Follonica under heavy artillery and Nebelwerfer fire

Unfortunately the lower half of the blade was exposed to moisture and suffered damaged from rust which has now been removed to stop the deterioration

Original U.S. Korean War 1953 Dated Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Shelter Half German Air Force Luftwaffe but this was not convertedOriginal Items: Only One Available. Issued by the Marine Corps, the Mitchell pattern Shelter Half was made from water repellent cotton duck and was identical in design to the Army's olive green version. The reversible camouflage consisted of a green leaf 'summer' design with a brown cloud 'winter' pattern on the underside. Beginning in 1959, the Mitchell camouflage pattern was also used for the reversible M1 helmet cover. The material itself appears