WW2 US Tankers Helmet

A very nice example of the iconic US tankers helmet.
Used as of 1941 the tankers helmet was intended as a 'crash' helmet & could accommodate the M1 helmet over the top of it for ballistic protection.
The shell is of US OD coloured vulcanised fibre with ten vent holes & a widened rear neck piece to protect the back of the head. It has side flaps to house the R14 earphones as seen here.
Maker marked on inside to the company 'Rawlings' & with size '71/8'.
A scarce piece to find today.

Code: 14276