Original U.S. WWII Army 250-Patch Souvenir Blanket Featuring Organized Air Forces, Divisions, Armored Divisions, and More - 61 x 80” Category_Feed Block Assembly very common for Navy helmets

very common for Navy helmets

as it has been protected from cleaning by the excellent condition portepee wrapped around the handle

Complete with the field gray felt protective liner on the back

- First Aid Pouch by LCC & CO Dated 1918 With 1916 Contract Bandage: Both items are in great condition and does not have any extensive damage present

The helmet also has what appears to be a spade on the back of the shell

Original U.S. WWII Army 250-Patch Souvenir Blanket Featuring Organized Air Forces, Divisions, Armored Divisions, and More - 61 x 80” Category_Feed Block Assembly very common for Navy helmetsOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible example of a soldiers souvenir blanket. All patches were hand stitched and were meant to be a reminder of service during WWII. Many GIs returning home brought home souvenirs such as battlefield finds, edged weapons, helmets, uniform items, rifles and so on. Some soldiers collected patches from various units and would stitch them on curtains, clothing, hats and in this case, US Army regulation wool