Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Helmet by Spalding - Converted Football Helmet Czech Militaria The top of the stein

The top of the stein under the lid has the somewhat long regimental designation:

This particular example is in good condition

This kukri originates from our 2003 purchase of the Royal Nepalese Arsenal

The reverse was identical for all three versions and the center medallion bore the phrase "Für Verdienst im Kriege" ("for merit in war") and the date "1914"

Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Helmet by Spalding - Converted Football Helmet Czech Militaria The top of the steinOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is an interesting helmet for sure! This is basically a football helmet made by Spalding and converted for use in the U. S. Military as a tankers helmet, or possibly a door gunners helmet in Vietnam. This is a very scarce helmet that was a stop gap piece after the WWII Tanker Helmet and before they produced a Tanker specific helmet. The Football helmet was a state of the art lightweight helmet by Spalding