Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Spanish American War The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz

The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz or KvK) was a decoration of NSDAP Germany during the Second World War

This knife features the early-style markings on the blade

-25F TO +135FSTORAGE TEMP

The cap is lined with with orange "service cloth" on the sides

5"Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"Chest width: 17

Original U.S. WWII / Korean War Paratrooper M1 Helmet Liner by Westinghouse Spanish American War The War Merit Cross (KriegsverdienstkreuzOriginal Item: Only One Available. The American Airborne troops used the same M1 helmet as the rest of the Army (and Marine Corps). However, the liner and chin straps were modified to prevent them from separating during parachute jumps. These were known as the M2 and M1C helmets. The first paratroopers used the M 2 (a. k. a. "D bale"). These had a modified, D shaped wire for the chin strap on the shell. This was found to be susceptible to breakage, so