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Original WWII M1 Fixed Bale Helmet (94th Inf. Div.) | Czech "Barn Find"

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A museum-grade piece with a direct link to the liberation of Czechoslovakia! Up for sale is a highly sought-after early WWII US M1 Helmet featuring "Fixed Bales" and a front seam. The steel pot proudly bears a hand-painted 94th Infantry Division insignia. It comes paired with an original Seaman Paper Company liner—confirmed by a clear "S" stamp in the dome—featuring OD#3 webbing, dark "A-washers," and its original leather sweatband (1943-1944). Discovered as a genuine barn find near Vimperk (Czechia), a staging area for the 94th ID in 1945. Despite a natural age crack in the liner, this is a Holy Grail item with priceless local provenance!

Availability	Skladem (1 pcs)
€1 195,38

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Product code	ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.3370
Brand	G.I.
Category	World War II Militaria and Field Equipment (1939-1945)
Warranty	NE

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Description

Steel that witnessed the end of the war in Europe.

The Steel Pot: Desirable early configuration with Fixed Bales. Close-ups confirm the authentic, untouched factory welds on the bales. The original coarse cork texture and early-style chinstrap hardware are well-preserved.
Painted Insignia: The front features a period, hand-painted 94th Infantry Division patch.
The Liner (Seaman): The inside dome clearly displays the "S" maker mark, confirming it was made by the Seaman Paper Company. It features OD#3 webbing, darkened "A-washers," and retains the original leather sweatband.
Authentic Condition: The liner shows a crack on the side, a completely natural sign of aging and temperature changes for high-pressure liners stored in a barn for 80 years.
The Vimperk Provenance: The 94th Infantry Division was moved to the Vimperk region of Czechoslovakia in mid-1945 for occupation duties. This helmet was left behind by a GI and remained there until recently.

Technical Specs:

Model: US M1 Helmet (Steel Pot + Liner)
Pot Features: Fixed Bale, Front Seam, Cork texture
Liner Features: Seaman Paper Co. ("S" stamped), OD#3 webbing, Dark A-Washers, original sweatband
Unit: 94th Infantry Division (Painted insignia)
Condition: Authentic "Barn Find" (Salty). Great patina, liner has a natural stress crack.

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