Airborne division

the Item I choose from Ebay was an old world war 2 helmet from the U.S airborne divisions possibly from the 101st airborne division or easy company. it is a modified version of the standard infantry helmet it includes camoflauge instead of the standard olive Drab. in the course of the war these helmets would be used in airborne operations and head protection from ballistices. these helmets were used in all known airdrops. during an operation Paratroopers were deployed in mass and droped from C-47 sky train's. the helmets provided protection from falling debris such as flack shrapnal from the small plumes of little black clouds allowing the paratroopers to land safely and contine on to their objectives.