Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns The outside remains very attractive

The outside remains very attractive (especially with all the brass buttons and red highlights)

one hopes that these patches did save some Allied Airmen from falling into Japanese hands

The back is also marked by maker RUSSELL

This is a very nice example of a Machete Sword

this example is finished in the dark blue color usually used for helmets from the French Armée de l'Air (Air Force)

Original U.S. WWI M1 Helmet Used in Film Saving Private Ryan - Naval Beach Battalion - U.S. SPR Marked British Flare Guns The outside remains very attractiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the original prop helmets used during the filming of "Saving Private Ryan". There are original property department stamps on the inside of the shell, and the outside was painted with Naval Beach Battalion marking on the front. The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell, but lack of visible markings makes it difficult to determine manufacturer. The helmet was reconditioned for film use, fitted