Original U.S. WWII Captain’s 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner and “Follow Me” vertical Stripe UZI The eyepiece and sunshield both

The eyepiece and sunshield both used to have sliding dust covers

which was quickly replaced in the field with a sturdier "T" butt stock

or wherever it was needed

The Baden Army (German: Badische Armee) was the military organisation of the German state of Baden until 1871

Original U.S. WWII Captain’s 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Fixed Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Co Liner and “Follow Me” vertical Stripe UZI The eyepiece and sunshield bothOriginal 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