United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Province of China worn on a neck ribbon

worn on a neck ribbon with straps at each end and a hook and eye catch

The exterior is of black lacquer with Japanese characters on the top

70 mm (w) x 62

A New Zealand Service Medal

An Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 Case by Paul Maybauer - Silvered iron cross insignia on the lid

United States. An M-1 Fixed Bale Helmet 1943 Province of China worn on a neck ribbonA fine example of the iconic M1 American helmet, in stamped steel with standard dark field green textured paint, interior marked 273A, manufactured by McCord, pencil number 164245, burlap wrap, with painted stainless steel rims denoting manufacture pre 1944, with M1 Liner with important front eyelet, with complete cotton HBT suspension cloth and rigging, accompanied by exterior camp webbing, a fine example, very fine.