Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets The 70th Militia furnished a

The 70th Militia furnished a number of men to the regiment

had a new barrel fitted

The original sights on the 50 Express are unique to this caliber

The sword comes complete with an all brass field scabbard which after the CRIMEAN WAR became known as "colonial" issue

The blade does look to have suffered some oxidation in the past

Original U.S. WWII M1 Helmet Converted to 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment Airborne Paratrooper M-1D D-Bale Helmet Martini-Henry Bayonets The 70th Militia furnished aOriginal Refurbished Item: Only One Available. This is a recreation of a scarce WWII M 1D Paratroopers Jump Helmet, also commonly referred to as a D Bale due to the shape of the chinstrap bales on the helmet shell. This helmet was painted with markings for the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry, then aged to give it the appearance it has been on the helmet for decades. This is a perfect helmet for someone who wants an elusive M1 D Paratrooper