Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns It reads in full:

It reads in full:

which vary not by the caliber of the ammunition

this example is finished in the dark blue color usually used for helmets from the French Armée de l'Air (Air Force)

one hopes that these patches did save some Allied Airmen from falling into Japanese hands

of Johnson City

Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns It reads in full:Original 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