Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria - Overseas officer garrison cap

- Overseas officer garrison cap with Parachute Glider patch and small parachute wings pin

The liner has some age deterioration

and a nose fuse

The 303d received a Distinguished Unit Citation when adverse weather on 11 January 1944 prevented its fighter cover from joining the group

with an authorized strength of 39 officers and 534 enlisted men

Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Trench Art Trophy M42 Helmet dated August 23 1944 Other European Militaria - Overseas officer garrison capOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an amazing bring back trench art helmet, decorated by a USGI and sent back to his parents as a memento. The helmet itself is a M42 (model 1942), and no longer has the liner or chin strap. The rear interior of the apron has a faintly stamped manufacturer's code and size: ckl66, indicating it was manufactured by Eisenhuttenwerk AG, Thale Harz. Towards the end of the war, the ET marking was discontinued in favor of