Original U.S. Lebanese Civil War USMC Beirut Barracks Bombing Flag Recovered by BLT 1/8 Survivor Lcpl Alan Opra - Recovered October 24, 1983 Category_MG 42 Mounts but it was not unheard

but it was not unheard of for crew members to have a “reserve” transportable system such as this one

and there is evidence of light surface oxidation

with an original brass SNLF insignia on front of helmet shell

but was properly cleaned afterwards

This example does have a piece missing in the handle by the top right rivet close to the button release

Original U.S. Lebanese Civil War USMC Beirut Barracks Bombing Flag Recovered by BLT 1/8 Survivor Lcpl Alan Opra - Recovered October 24, 1983 Category_MG 42 Mounts but it was not unheard40 years ago (October 23), 220 Marines, 18 Sailors, and 3 Soldiers were killed in a bombing at the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. The Marines were part of a multinational force of troops from the US, UK, France and Italy intent on fostering peace during the Lebanese Civil War. 58 French servicemen were also killed in the bombing. The sacrifice of our service members and the heroic efforts by Marines in the aftermath of the