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"Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley

"Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley

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Reproduction of the M1 fixed loops helmet worn by Major Hugh A. Mozley of the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne. This hand-weathered model features realistic wear, accurate markings, and a restored Wachbataillon paratrooper version liner, ideal for collectors and reenactors.

Shell

US WW2 infantry helmet shell in steel of Austrian origin produced between 1975 and 1990. Rear rim and fixed loops. The shell has been repainted in OD (Olive Drap) matt, color used by the American army between 1936 and 1944 and equipped with reproductions of helmet infantry chinstraps in khaki canvas OD#3. This shell is painted in the colors of officer Hugh A. Mozley, Battalion Executive Officer of the 326th Engineer Bn of the 101st Airborne Division until June 13, 1944.

Liner Fiber

Surplus helmet liner in compressed fiber of German origin (Wachbataillon). Fully reassembled with sweatband (headband), brown leather chin strap and neck band. The liner also has the front eyelet typical of American under helmets. Modified in Inland paratrooper version with the addition of "A Yokes" in color OD#3 and its leather chin strap.

Weight

2.3 kg

Materials

Heavy Helmet: Steel
Under helmet: Fiber
Chin strap: Cotton
Buckles: Metal

Please note

All of our helmet shells are made of steel and come from military surplus. Some of them are over 50 years old. They may show traces of use and age due to storage. Although they are repainted and refurbished, some evidence of their past use remains visible.

Size

The liner is one size, it is nevertheless adjustable in depth as well as in head circumference.

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"Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley

Major Hugh A. Mozley assumed command of the 326th Airborne Engineer Battalion after the death of Lt. Col. John Pappas in June 1944. Leading his unit, he supported the 101st Airborne at Market Garden, then reinforced the defenses of Bastogne in December 1944. Under his command, the engineers deployed mines and obstacles to slow the enemy and secure American positions. Their bravery earned them two Presidential Unit Citations, testifying to the crucial role combat engineers played in the Allied victory.

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    "Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley painting

    The paint used on this Battle Battered version is the same as our other helmets. It is an Olive Drab tint used by the US Army between 1936 and 1944. The 326th Engineer Bn insignia and the rear CO rank are patinated like the rest of the shell.

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    "Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley texture

    The texture of the "cork" is crushed and patinated in order to give a worn effect to the helmet. This is an aspect found on the original US M1 helmets.

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    "Battle Battered" 326th Engineer Bn Major Hugh A. Mozley chinstrap

    Reproduction of patinated infantry helmet chinstraps. They are artificially worn and soiled to give a worn and aged appearance to this Major Hughs A. Mozley helmet.

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