{"product_id":"original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-with-horizontal-follow-me-bar-29th-infantry-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","title":"Original U.S. M1 Helmet Used in Saving Private Ryan with Horizontal ‘Follow Me’ Bar – 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 and a horizontal “follow me” bar to the back. The shell itself is an original Vietnam War Era Rear Seam Swivel Bale, with heat lot number \u003cstrong\u003e2801\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 (CRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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, the 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 an original WWII MSA example which is in fair shape and has been fitted with Korean War era dark green suspension and fittings, some of which is torn and oxidized. There is heavy oxidation across, and the sweatband is replaced. The shell has a later-added WWII era chinstrap, likely done for the filming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, IMA supplied many of the Machine Guns, Edged Weapons and loads of other equipment for Saving Private Ryan which was released in 1998 and set the bar for the WW2 film genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45119150522437,"sku":"ONSV26PCS360","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/2CADA4D3-7545-4D9F-AE26-E7C45800BE5A_1921aadd-14e4-48cd-aaad-12925c6378cb.jpg?v=1780946367","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-m1-helmet-used-in-saving-private-ryan-with-horizontal-follow-me-bar-29th-infantry-division-with-copy-of-notarized-letter-of-authenticity-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}