Original U.S. WWII 781st Tank Battalion Sergeant’s M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone with Initials & Travel Diary - Camp de Bitche MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 509th did not have

The 509th did not have an authorized shoulder sleeve insignia due to being only a battalion

with a lovely honey color

as is the central joint

This is a lovely 1:4 scale all zinc non-functional toy model German WWII MG 37(t) / Czech ZB-53 replica machine gun by Denix

The belt loops on the back are intact

Original U.S. WWII 781st Tank Battalion Sergeant’s M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone with Initials & Travel Diary - Camp de Bitche MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 509th did not haveOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a fantastic example of an M1 Helmet liner worn by a Sergeant J. M., Company B, 781st Tank Battalion during World War II. The liner is etched on the left side with the triangular insignia of the 781st, with a set of Sergeants chevrons on the front, and his initials, J. M. on the other side next to a date, 1 18 45, for January 18th, 1945. The liners interior is etched with the soldiers unit, Co. B, 781st Tank Bn.,