Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan – 29th Infantry Division – With Copy of Notarized Letter of Authenticity
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Original 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 and a horizontal “Follow Me” bar to the back. The shell itself is an original WWII Front Seam Fixed Bale, with heat lot number 68B, 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.
The helmet bears the initials CRC written in black marker on the interior of both the shell and liner. This denotes that the helmet originated from Costume Rentals Corporation (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.
This 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.
The liner is a Korean War era Westinghouse example and has been fitted with dark green suspension and fittings, some of which may be reproduction. The tie string is dark green. The shell has a correct early WWII khaki chinstrap with stamped brass fittings, but it is in very rough condition.. The liner chinstrap is strangely attached via zip-ties to the later Vietnam era chinstrap bales, certainly done during filming so it looked correct on whatever soldier was wearing it. A great detail.
Ready for display.
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