US WW2 M44 Helmet Net security torches simply apply water or rubbing

simply apply water or rubbing alcohol to the ends of the replacement band

a compass is attached via lanyard

NSN: 8415-99-461-4933

Colour: Blue & white stripes

US WW2 M44 Helmet Net security torches simply apply water or rubbingThese helmet nets appeared late in the Second World War for the M1 helmet. All versions of M1 helmet nets produced during the war were simple to put on in theory just tuck under the inner helmet liner. But in reality, its a delicate balancing act. These ones were issued with a large rubber band (not included) to aid in getting these nets to stay on. Once on though, they perform their job of adding local foliage brilliantly! An essential bit of kit for