{"product_id":"original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-327th-glider-infantry-regiment-101st-airborne-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","title":"Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan – 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne 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 a white three-leaf clover on the left and right sides, denoting use by the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. If you recall the film 2nd Lieutenant DeWindt was assigned to the 327th in Saving Private Ryan is a glider pilot questioned by Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) about his crash landing, in which 22 men were killed after steel plates were added to the glider to protect a general, making it too heavy and directly causing the crash. This helmet was not DeWindt's but instead used for background actors or set dressing during the group in the scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell itself is an original WWII Rear Seam Swivel Bale, but due to the repainting of the interior shell, we can no longer read the heat lot number.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eCRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the\u003cstrong\u003e Costume Rentals Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 Vietnam War US marked example with dark green suspension. The shell has a Korean War era chinstrap in fair shape, though the male end appears to be WWII stamped brass while the female end is Korean War. Like most helmets used in the production, a variety of shells and liners were used. Liners used were a wide variety, ranging from original WWII production, Vietnam era, 1980s, foreign clones, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice painted helmet used in Saving Private Ryan, ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a glider infantry regiment, the majority of the 327th landed by sea on Utah Beach in the afternoon of 7 June 1944, because of a shortage of planes to tow its gliders. Some elements did reach shore on D-Day, 6 June, but because of rough seas, beach traffic, and the fact that the paratroopers of the 101st had already achieved many of their objectives, the landing was delayed. The 327th suffered a few casualties going ashore from enemy fire and were strafed by enemy aircraft. Near Saint-Côme-du-Mont (southeast of the village), the 327th was camped right next to German paratroopers, separated by thick hedgerows. German-speaking soldiers in the 327th engaged in taunting the enemy. The 327th took several casualties by enemy mortars. By 8 June, the 327th had entered the front line, largely in reserve of the 506th until crossing the Douve River near Carentan. First and Second Battalions guarded Utah Beachhead's left flank northeast of Carentan. Company C was hit hard by friendly fire mortars while crossing the Douve. Official findings blamed enemy mines. Company B also suffered casualties in the incident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 327th suffered heavy casualties while advancing on Carentan via what is now the city Marina from a northeast direction and other casualties approaching Carentan from the east. G Company led the attack on the west bank of the marina canal. A Company of the attached 401st Glider Infantry Regiment was on the east bank of the canal. Concealed German machine guns and mortars inflicted the most casualties. Chaplain Gordon Cosby earned a Silver Star for bravery in the face of the enemy for assisting wounded glider men in front of heavily armed German soldiers. The 327th played a pivotal role with the 501st and 506th of the 101st in taking Carentan. The 327th marched through the town and East to be possibly the first unit of the Utah Beachhead to link up with the Omaha Beachhead around the four-villages area of le Fourchette, le Mesnil, le Rocher and Cotz. It was then directed South between the bulk of the 101st and the 75th Infantry Division of the Omaha Beachhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit was commanded by Col. George S. Wear through 10 June, when command was turned over to Col. Joseph H. Harper. Although not official, the men of the 327th understood that Wear was replaced because of friendly-fire artillery casualties while crossing the Douve River. Officially, enemy mortars were blamed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45011557711941,"sku":"ONSV26HGR011","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/869728F9-F4C2-4FEA-9CE7-B4E446E3818A.jpg?v=1778872082","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-327th-glider-infantry-regiment-101st-airborne-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}