Original U.S. WWII M1944 Helmet Net with Band & Original Tag - Rare Field Gear likely dating this shabraque to

likely dating this shabraque to the 1880s or 1890s

the decision of which glider regiment would remain with the 82nd was decided by a flip of a coin

The entire cap shows very little wear of any kind

the barrel band swivel is frozen

This is a very nice all original example Model 1942 German WWII helmet shell with a single Luftwaffe Eagle decal

Original U.S. WWII M1944 Helmet Net with Band & Original Tag - Rare Field Gear likely dating this shabraque toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an increasingly scarce M1944 helmet net which is entirely unissued and even retains the original instruction tag attached to the helmet band. The band of this example is rather stiff but still stretches, a telltale sign of the M1944 U. S. helmet net. The original tag reads: NET, HELMET, with BAND USES: 1. To break up the helmet silhouette. 2. To secure camouflage foliage to helmet. 3. To prevent glare. The