{"product_id":"original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-29th-infantry-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","title":"Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan – 29th Infantry Division – With Copy of Notarized Letter of Authenticity","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the original prop helmets used during the filming of Steven Spielberg's seminal work \"Saving Private Ryan\". The outside was painted with the 29th Infantry Division insignia to the front. The shell itself is an original WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale, with heat lot number 40C, for very early production. The shell itself was painted blue long ago but repainted OD green and painted with the 29th ID insignia for the filming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet bears the initials \u003cstrong\u003eCRC \u003c\/strong\u003ewritten in black marker on the interior of both the shell and liner. This denotes that the helmet originated from \u003cstrong\u003eCostume Rentals Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e (CRC), which supplied a substantial portion of the World War II–era wardrobe and uniform pieces used in the film. This helmet—along with other materials—was only recently released following CRC’s closure in 2025, and as such, has never previously been offered on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet comes with a printed copy of a notarized letter confirming that the helmet and other material came from CRC, the Costume Rentals Corporation, who supplied a substantial amount of World War II-era wardrobe and uniform pieces for use in the film. The letter confirms that these materials were indeed used in the Production of SPR. The letter was signed by Harlan Glenn, who worked on the production of \"Saving Private Ryan\" as Costume Consultant and Purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is a Korean \/ Vietnam War Firestone example which is in very rough shape and has been fitted with dark green suspension and fittings. The tie string is gone. The shell has a correct WWII chinstrap with stamped steel fittings, but it looks to be a replacement. The liner chinstrap is retained but tearing. One of the fixed bales is heavily bent inward, so it is difficult to remove the liner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44953972703301,"sku":"ONSV26PCS364","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/IMG-4048.jpg?v=1777734322","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-29th-infantry-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}