WW2 American M1 Helmet Grouping of Normandy Invasion Interest, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

WW2 American M1 Helmet Grouping of Normandy Invasion Interest, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, being a front seam M-1 steel helmet with rough textured paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Blue painted winged boot insignia to both sides of the helmet. Rear of the shell with thick white strip. Complete with the webbing chinstrap fittings. Interior rear is painted in white “6 HQ 2-“. Accompanied by a stars and stripes American national flag and a wooden box with plaque to the lid which reads “NORMANDY BEACH FRANCE AUG.13.1944”, inside the box is a original invasion stars and stripes flag arm patch, finger ring, badges and other pieces. Sadly no part of the grouping has a name, so are not able to unattributed the grouping. Purchased by the current vendor all together. The date of August 1944, might indicate that the original owner was a replacement or joined 508th after the invasion? Interesting small grouping. The 508th P.I.R were heavily involved in operations in North West Europe, jumping into Normandy on 6th June 1944, tasked with securing Saint-Mere-Eglise and the river crossings. They suffered very heavy casualties, with only 995 paratroopers out of the 2056 who jumped into Normandy returning. The 508th PIR were awarded a presidential citation for their part in Operation Overlord. The unit re-equipped in the UK and later took part in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.