Description
The carrier is also in very good condition
called the M31
for Mauser-Werke AG
It is unlikely that any of these were available for use in the First Battle of Bull Run
They are both marked on the reverse ricasso with the German Bayonet maker's name:
Original U.S. WWII Captain’s 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner and “Follow Me” vertical Stripe Russian Headgear The carrier is also inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather rare M1 helmet which features the desirable vertical white stripe on the back, known as the follow me stripe. These vertical stripes were present on the backs of the helmets so that subordinates knew that the soldier in front of them was an officer, they were not placed on the front of the helmet for obvious reasons, the same reason you dont salute an officer in the field! This