Original U.S. WWII USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet by International Hat Co. The Pacific on HBO This is the first volume

This is the first volume of a two part set published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst (Cigarette picture service) of Hamburg-Bahrenfeld

1950s-1960s era

first of all

It would appear that the 10th company was stationed in nearby Saargemünd

with the highest ranking being Lieutenant Colonel Dennis J

Original U.S. WWII USMC Pressed Fiber Sun Helmet by International Hat Co. The Pacific on HBO This is the first volumeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition genuine United States Marine Corps WW2 sun helmet. It comes with the original EGA insignia. a complete liner, but is missing the chinstrap. The brim of the helmet does show wear through the material. It is partially marked on the interior: INTERNATIONAL HAT CO. W30 280 QM 115 31 DECEMBER Unfortunately the year is too faded to read, so we cannot date the helmet, but it is likely 1943 or 1944.