Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns this example is finished in

this example is finished in the dark blue color usually used for helmets from the French Armée de l'Air (Air Force)

which definitely looks to be period

The Butt Cap engraved with 9TH

but very early

Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns this example is finished inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the original prop helmets used during the filming of "Saving Private Ryan". There are original property department stamps on the inside of the shell, and the outside was painted with Naval Beach Battalion marking on the front. The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell, but lack of visible markings makes it difficult to determine manufacturer. The helmet was reconditioned for film use, fitted