{"product_id":"original-italian-wwii-armored-division-1943-dated-m35-tanker-helmet-with-stenciled-tank-insignia-complete","title":"Original Italian WWII Armored Division 1943-Dated M35 Tanker Helmet with Stenciled Tank Insignia - Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Italy entered the Second World War with three armored divisions, the 131ª Divisione Corazzata ‘Centauro’, the 132ª Divisione Corazzata ‘Ariete’ and the 133ª Divisione Corazzata ‘Littorio’. An Armored Division was composed of an Armored Regiment with three Tank Battalions (55 tanks each), an Artillery Regiment, and a Bersaglieri Regiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet itself is in fantastic near unissued overall condition with signs of minimal wear. All stitching is still tight on the black leather which is still tight to the fiber helmet. The rear leather skirt is still complete and free of damage as is the ear flaps and integrated chin strap and buckle. All ventilation screens are present and free of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lining retains stamps including a circular maker’s stamp and a \u003cstrong\u003ecrown \u003c\/strong\u003eover \u003cstrong\u003eA.T. \/ 57 \/ 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e. The size, \u003cstrong\u003e57\u003c\/strong\u003e, is also stamped into the liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the helmet has a stenciled armored insignia, but we are not certain as to its authenticity. It does look like it could have been done recently, so we are just thinking it was done for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832165957701,"sku":"ONAC25SD0416","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0416__01.jpg?v=1760540797","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-italian-wwii-armored-division-1943-dated-m35-tanker-helmet-with-stenciled-tank-insignia-complete","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}