Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Helmet by Spalding - Converted Football Helmet One-of-a-Kind Martin Anderson’s war was cold

Martin Anderson’s war was cold

and there is light engraving on most of the metalwork as well

There are no proof marks on the hilt and drag of the scabbard

Rust and exposure wear also present

The pistol is also marked on the side of the lower frame:-

Original U.S. Korean War / Early Vietnam War Tanker Helmet by Spalding - Converted Football Helmet One-of-a-Kind Martin Anderson’s war was coldOriginal 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