2063 - USM1 helmet customized with dates added to the liner. USM1 helmet shell. Front strap closure. Illegible lot number. One visible crack on the front. Fixed ear pads. The chin straps are present. Laundry number S3535 visible on the large chin strap. Paint and cork at 20% condition. A few dents and paint stains visible throughout the helmet. Liner made of high-pressure composite materials, manufactured by International Molded Plastics, Inc. 5. Canvas helmet cover present, but heavily damaged with gaps and tears. Sweatband heavily damaged. Neck strap present; the snap buttons have been torn off. Leather chin strap missing. Paint intact at 80%. Numerous engravings on the liner. On the back of the liner: “JLW S35.” On the front of the liner: a profile of a figure, as well as geometric shapes. The top of the liner bears the dates Feb 6 44, Feb 21 44, Mar 1 44, and June 6 44. February 6, 1944, may correspond to the Battle of Anzio, when German troops launched a major counteroffensive against the Allied bridgehead at Anzio. February 21, 1944, may also be related to the Battle of Anzio. June 6, 1944, may relate to the Allied landings in Normandy. According to the seller’s information, this helmet was found in Normandy. Note some wear and patina on the piece. Condition II+. US M1 Helmet Personalized with Dates on the Liner. US M1 helmet shell with front-seam rim. Lot number illegible. A crack is visible on the front. Fixed bales. Chinstraps are present. Laundry number “S3535” visible on the long chinstrap. Approximately 20% of the original paint and cork finish remains. Several dents and paint stains are visible throughout the shell. High-pressure composite liner manufactured by International Molded Plastics, Inc., marked “5.” Webbing suspension is present but heavily damaged, with missing sections and tears. The sweatband is heavily damaged. The nape strap is present, but the snap fasteners have been torn off. The leather chinstrap is missing. Approximately 80% of the paint remains. Numerous carvings are present on the liner. The rear is marked “JLW S35.” The front features the profile of a figure as well as geometric shapes. The top of the liner bears the dates “Feb 6 44,” “Feb 21 44,” “Mar 1 44,” and “June 6 44.” February 6, 1944, could relate to the Battle of Anzio, when German forces launched a major counteroffensive against the Allied beachhead at Anzio. February 21, 1944, may also relate to the Battle of Anzio. June 6, 1944, may relate to the Allied landings in Normandy. According to information provided by the seller, this helmet was found in Normandy. The item shows some wear and patina. Condition II+.