Original WWII USGI Captured 29th Infantry Division Personalized D-Day Souvenir Painted German M42 Steel Helmet - Stamped NS64 Sterling SMG “Brigadier General William Staats Rader

“Brigadier General William Staats Rader

5”Shoulder to Sleeve: 25”Shoulder to Shoulder: 15”Chest Width: 13

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Original WWII USGI Captured 29th Infantry Division Personalized D-Day Souvenir Painted German M42 Steel Helmet - Stamped NS64 Sterling SMG “Brigadier General William Staats RaderOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic USGI bring back souvenir German M42 Steel Helmet, captured by Members of the 29th Infantry Division "Blue and Gray", and decorated on the front with their distinctive unit insignia. It was common for soldiers to personalize "bring back" helmets with their unit insignia. Paint was readily available, even close to the front, and soldiers often had spare time to make these lovely pieces of military art.