Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Rawlings with T-17-D Handset, R-14 Headphones, Throat Mic and Early Polaroid Goggles Fusee Spring & Cover Gavin served as United States

Gavin served as United States Ambassador to France from 1961 to 1962

So it appears this fabulous swivel gun was taken as a prize from the French ship Friedland

and would make a great centerpiece to any WWII mortar collection

very reminiscent of the German fire helmets in use at the time

Original U.S. WWII M38 Tanker Helmet by Rawlings with T-17-D Handset, R-14 Headphones, Throat Mic and Early Polaroid Goggles Fusee Spring & Cover Gavin served as United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Starring Brad Pitt, the movie Fury depicts a WW2 tank crew stationed in Germany during the closing days of the war. The movie is bringing renewed attention to tank warfare and the equipment employed during battle. This is an incredible WWII M38 tanker helmet set, including some very nice accessories! The centerpiece of the collection is of course a very good condition WWII example of the classic M38 tanker helmet