Original U.S. WWII USMC Red Patch Shore Party Marine M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner M3 Grease Gun - Original wartime dog tags

- Original wartime dog tags that read RAYMOND J EASTMAN 36752207 T43-44B HANOVER ILL

and stood guard over the fanatical prisoners the platoon had collected

- Large Gauze Roll

It has the original waxed cardboard case marked with US Army National Stock Numbers (NSN) 626-170--430

- Flag from LCT-540 (which was also in Flotilla 4) sold in June

Original U.S. WWII USMC Red Patch Shore Party Marine M1 Fixed Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner M3 Grease Gun - Original wartime dog tagsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of a genuine WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, with a Westinghouse liner. The helmet has a rare "Red Patch" insignia painted on the front and reverse sides. The red patch dates back to the early days of WWII during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the initial assault on the beachhead, follow on troops came ashore and confusion on the beach led to landing support