Original U.S. Army WWII Hawley Trooper Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet in Box U.S. Machine Guns with much of the original

with much of the original finish

It features an insignia of an R inside a diamond along with bright original period colored camouflage paint in various shades of blue

The barrel is fully marked by COLT on both sides:

these anecdotal tales are all I know of Dad's WWII experience

This skull is Aluminum construction

Original U.S. Army WWII Hawley Trooper Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet in Box U.S. Machine Guns with much of the originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1940 these pressed fiber helmets remained in service for more than sixty years in tropical regions. These helmets were made by the Hawley Products Company and the International Hat Company. This example is a WW2 version in nearly unissued condition complete in the original box. The box is marked with maker logo and: HATTER DISNEY The helmet is adjustable and accommodates between a US 7 and 7 1 2. It is