Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked Empire Edged Weapons Also in this compartment is

Also in this compartment is a 30 pole plug socket

This particular example has a brass lower housing

There are some stray aluminum threads on the back

and has faded to a lovely light brown color

the front sight

Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked Empire Edged Weapons Also in this compartment isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the original prop helmets used during the filming of "Saving Private Ryan". There are original property department stamps on the inside of the shell, and the outside was painted with Naval Beach Battalion marking on the front. The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell, but lack of visible markings makes it difficult to determine manufacturer. The helmet was reconditioned for film use, fitted