Original U.S. Vietnam M1 Helmet with Early USMC Camouflage Cover and Liner - Named to “Captain Gardner” Bayonets 795 women were actually approved

795 women were actually approved for and awarded the badge (outside of the ones AH awarded at his discretion)

He was the first American pilot in the European Theater of Operations to break Eddie Rickenbacker's WWI record of 26 kills

The term was later applied to undress caps worn by men of all branches and regiments as a substitute for the full dress headdress

This very good condition M1 shell has correct early war fixed chinstrap loops

but is a bit more simplified

Original U.S. Vietnam M1 Helmet with Early USMC Camouflage Cover and Liner - Named to “Captain Gardner” Bayonets 795 women were actually approvedOriginal 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. Vietnam War era M 1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap