Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era “Two Hunters” Powder Flask by G. & J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield MG 34 Feed Assembly This chinstrap is attached to

This chinstrap is attached to the sides of the helmet with two bolts

Quoting from Medical Department United States Army in World War II

and the stock serial is unfortunately no longer legible

The helmet is matched with a lovely early 1960’s Vintage Pattern 1955 Liner which appears unissued

Most likely it was at this airfield where Coombs located and cut off the insignia section

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era “Two Hunters” Powder Flask by G. & J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield MG 34 Feed Assembly This chinstrap is attached toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar embossed brass powder flask manufactured by G. & J. W. Hawksley Sheffield. George and John Williams, brothers are recorded as opening the company of G & JW Hawksley on the early 9th century, 1840. They did not make arms, but accouterments. Beyond this they specialized in gun powder flasks and silver flasks. The flask is marked on the cap G. & J. W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD. The cap screws on and off