Original WWII U.S. Lieutenant Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone ger it was first adopted by

it was first adopted by the London Metropolitan Police in 1863 to replace the "stovepipe" top hat worn since 1829

The bayonet lug attachment release button assembly is missing

made by the well-known Model Gun Corporation (MGC) of Japan

He enlisted in the regular army on October 1

Original WWII U.S. Lieutenant Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone ger it was first adopted byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original WWII US Officer Rank Painted M1 Helmet Liner. The liner is of the correct WWII high pressure variety, stamped with an F logo over the number 37 in the crown. The FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY based in Akron, Ohio started M 1 helmet liner delivery to the US Army in September 1942. They produced approximately 7,500,000 M 1 helmet liners and discontinued production around