Description
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal (original medal included) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 34th Infantry Division during World War II which was presented to him in the Rivoli area of Italy on May 23rd
and has clear lands and grooves
The black and white attachment ribbons show light wear and patina throughout
but hard to read
The blade of this example has been used extensively during service
Original U.S. WWII Snow Camouflage M1 Schlueter Rear Seam Helmet with 2nd Lieutenant Marked Westinghouse Liner MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He was awarded the SilverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Late War M1 Helmet produced by Schlueter, complete with its original liner with a 2nd Lieutenant painted insignia and a very nice white snow camouflage. In World War II the production of the M1 helmet began in June 1941 and ceased in September 1945. The total production of M 1 helmet shells during the war reached 22,000,000. Of these about 20,000,000 were produced by the main