Original U.S. Vietnam War Army 1st Special Forces Airborne Paratrooper Helmet with Camouflage Cover and Goggles U.S. Machine Guns Oval tsuba (cross guard) with

Oval tsuba (cross guard) with plain blacked brass cherry blossom menuki (grip decoration)

though it definitely was used

but that was beautiful

received the Distinguished Service Cross while serving as a platoon sergeant with C Company

The tunic is made of dark blue wool and is in fine condition colored blue with maroon cuffs and piping bearing King's Crown General Service buttons

Original U.S. Vietnam War Army 1st Special Forces Airborne Paratrooper Helmet with Camouflage Cover and Goggles U.S. Machine Guns Oval tsuba (cross guard) withOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U. S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Many were also supplied to U. S. allies during the 50 years following WWII.