Helmet M1, Fixed Loops, Cpt. William Fitzner, 103rd Engineer Combat Bn., ETO

Genuine WWII US Army M1 helmet, front rim seam and fixed loops, manufactured by McCord, shell number 346B.

Khaki canvas chinstrap with brass buckle and hook.

Quite good overall condition; some Captain rank insignia has been welded on the front, while a white vertical bar has been painted on the rear to identify an officer serving in the ETO.

Name Fitzner, William, M. and officer's ASN O-1113685 have been painted inside; quite interestingly, this ASN actually corresponds to some Wesley M. Fitzner. 

Wesley Martin Fitzner was born on October 11, 1920 in Echo, Minnesota and joined the US Army on August 1st, 1942 (ASN 17107343). He went on to serve with 103rd Engineer Combat Battalion and deployed to Europe. He was discharged on March 1st, 1946, and passed away on October 30, 2015.

https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=17107343&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=1424076

https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/155095223/wesley-martin-fitzner

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