Original Rare U.S. 1950s Era Experimental X51 "Universal Helmet" Liner with Intact Rigging - Size Small Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets Blade Length: 5 5/8"

Blade Length: 5 5/8"

The 146th and 148th of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade were attached as corps artillery units and participated in the battles of Château-Thierry

The stock does not have any repairs or major damage we can see

1939 (Heft 19)

Original Rare U.S. 1950s Era Experimental X51 "Universal Helmet" Liner with Intact Rigging - Size Small Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets Blade Length: 5 5/8"Original Item: Only One Available. Well these are RARE!!! There isn't much information out there at all about the X51 helmets, which were developed and tested during the 1950s. They were seen as an attempt to use new technology to improve upon the M1 helmet, which had served the U. S. Military well during WWII. Also with the post war budget cuts, they looked to create a "Universal Helmet", which would be able to meet the needs of all service members.