“Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart

Name: “Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart
Brand: Mon Casque M1
SKU: BB-506TH-CPL-DR
Price: 299.00 EUR
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Full-face paratrooper helmet inspired by Cpl Don Rinehart's (F/506th PIR, 101st AB). It includes a raised fiberglass underhelmet, mesh and burlap strips. The realistic patina gives it the appearance of a field helmet. Limited edition model from the Battle Battered range.

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US WW2 paratrooper steel helmet shell of Austrian origin, produced between 1950 and 1990. Rear rim seam and swivel loops. The shell has been repainted in matt OD (Olive Drab), the colour used by the US Army between 1936 and 1944, and fitted with reproduction paratrooper steel helmet chinstraps in khaki OD#3 webbing. This shell is painted in the markings of NCO Don Rinehart of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division, and weathered for an aged, authentic look.

Surplus compressed-fibre liner of German origin (Wachbataillon). Fully reassembled with headband, brown leather chinstrap and neckband with green buckle. The liner also has the front eyelet typical of American liners. Converted to an Inland paratrooper version with OD#3 A-yokes and a leather chin cup.

2.3 kg

Steel helmet: Steel
Liner: Fibre
Chinstrap: Cotton
Hardware: Metal

All our helmet shells are made of steel and come from military surplus stock. Some of them are more than 50 years old. They may show signs of use and ageing due to storage. Although they have been repainted and refurbished, some evidence of their past use remains visible.

The liner is one size, but is adjustable in depth and head circumference.

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Painting “Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart

The paint used on this Battle Battered version is the same as on our other helmets: an Olive Drab shade used by the US Army between 1936 and 1944. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment insignia is weathered like the rest of the shell.

Texture “Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart

The "cork" texture has been crushed and weathered to give the helmet a worn look. This is an appearance found on original US M1 helmets.

Chinstrap “Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart

Reproduction weathered paratrooper steel helmet chinstraps. They have been artificially worn and soiled to give this 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division helmet a used, aged look.

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“Battle Battered” 506th PIR Cpl Don Rinehart

Cpl Don Rinehart (service number 35629220), F Company, 506th PIR, jumped into Normandy on 6 June 1944 and fought at Carentan. He then took part in Operation Market Garden in Holland. In December 1944 he faced the winter and enemy assaults at Bastogne. Wounded in the fighting, he was evacuated from the front. His story reflects the commitment of the paratroopers of the 101st Airborne.