Original U.S. WWII 781st Tank Battalion Sergeant’s M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone with Initials & Travel Diary - Camp de Bitche MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Like the obverse

Like the obverse

This one has a paper label wrapped around the shaft reading FRANCE Gr

The belt loops on the back are intact

The 509th did not have an authorized shoulder sleeve insignia due to being only a battalion

The buckle is a C closure type and bears this stamping on the back:

Original U.S. WWII 781st Tank Battalion Sergeant’s M1 Helmet Liner by Firestone with Initials & Travel Diary - Camp de Bitche MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Like the obverseOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a fantastic example of an M1 Helmet liner worn by a Sergeant J. M., Company B, 781st Tank Battalion during World War II. The liner is etched on the left side with the triangular insignia of the 781st, with a set of Sergeants chevrons on the front, and his initials, J. M. on the other side next to a date, 1 18 45, for January 18th, 1945. The liners interior is etched with the soldiers unit, Co. B, 781st Tank Bn.,