M1 helmet, a souvenir from the Battle of the Ardennes 1944. - Military helmet

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Original M1 helmet from the 1960s–1970s, a Battle of the Ardennes souvenir, in good condition and a renovated original.

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Original M1 helmet, 1960s or 1970s.
Souvenir of the Battle of the Bulge

On December 16, the Germans launched a major offensive aimed at stopping the rapidly advancing Allied troops.
The Allied troops were completely caught off guard by the massive surge of the German attack.

General Eisenhower therefore sent the 101 Airborne to Bastogne, under the command of Anthony McAuliffe.


On December 20, Bastogne was a strategic hub that was encircled by the Germans.
On December 22, the Germans offered the Americans the surrender.
This was followed by the famous response from General McAuliffe, 'NUTS!'
These days, the Nuts chocolate bar with nuts is still popular.

Around Christmas 1944, the city was liberated by the troops of General Patton.

The decorations on the helmet are Postwar.

In used condition

Seller's Story

Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries. Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
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Original M1 helmet, 1960s or 1970s.
Souvenir of the Battle of the Bulge

On December 16, the Germans launched a major offensive aimed at stopping the rapidly advancing Allied troops.
The Allied troops were completely caught off guard by the massive surge of the German attack.

General Eisenhower therefore sent the 101 Airborne to Bastogne, under the command of Anthony McAuliffe.


On December 20, Bastogne was a strategic hub that was encircled by the Germans.
On December 22, the Germans offered the Americans the surrender.
This was followed by the famous response from General McAuliffe, 'NUTS!'
These days, the Nuts chocolate bar with nuts is still popular.

Around Christmas 1944, the city was liberated by the troops of General Patton.

The decorations on the helmet are Postwar.

In used condition

Seller's Story

Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries. Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Army Unit
M1 helmet, a souvenir from the Battle of the Ardennes 1944.
Condition
Good condition
Original/ Replica
Refurbished original
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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Objects sold
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