Original U.S. WWII Officer-Named M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears with Earphones and Polaroid Model 1944 Goggles 16th Century which definitely shows wear

which definitely shows wear

It was a part of the first American Bomber effort from French soil

short double breasted open collar having a 5 gilt fouled anchor button closure with Obermaat (Chief Petty Officer) fouled anchor insignia on left sleeve

Most likely picked up as a souvenir

due largely to Henry Ford and the harnessing of American industry

Original U.S. WWII Officer-Named M38 Tanker Helmet by Sears with Earphones and Polaroid Model 1944 Goggles 16th Century which definitely shows wearOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of the classic WWII U. S. M1938 tanker helmet with goggles fitted with CW49505 Headphones, and paired with a set of M 1944 Goggles as used by American armored crews during WWII. This specimen came to us as found, and we presume this is exactly how the veteran wore this helmet during the war. Of particular interest is the fact that the veteran had painted his name and rank, LT. WESTENBERGER, on