Original U.S. Army WWII Hawley Trooper Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet in Box MG 34 that are often overlooked

that are often overlooked

This example with serial number 3084 is as nice specimen as we have seen in years

By the 1970s collectors had discovered them and started restoring them back to their original specifications

and there is some leather deterioration in that particular seam

Original U.S. Army WWII Hawley Trooper Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet in Box MG 34 that are often overlookedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1940 these pressed fiber helmets remained in service for more than sixty years in tropical regions. These helmets were made by the Hawley Products Company and the International Hat Company. This example is a WW2 version in nearly unissued condition complete in the original box. The box is marked with maker logo and: HATTER DISNEY The helmet is adjustable and accommodates between a US 7 and 7 1 2. It is