INCREDIBLE WWII US M1 Helmet from 71st Infantry Regiment Chaplain-This incredible piece includes his helmet, a book of unit history, a wartime photo showing him wearing this EXACT helmet and a war time New Testament bible with a metal cover. Where do we start? I think with the man himself. The Reverend George Stob lived to be 95 years old. His obituary says he was a theologian, religious thinker and early advocate for peace and civil rights. He died on September 22, 2022 in Annapolis, MD where he and his wife lived since 1994. He was born in Chicago on May 19, 1907, the 12th of 15 children (!). It goes on to say that he was a chaplain during WWII, serving in France. After the war he earned a doctorate in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. What a guy! As mentioned, the bible, copy of the photo and the 71st Infantry Regiment unit history, published in 1946, are included. The helmet is amazing. It features its original green combat finish. This pale green finish remains mostly intact. It is a fixed bale, front seam example. The fixed chinstrap is missing. The front of the helmet has a metal cross affixed to it. You can very clearly see the chaplains name above the cross, but neatly hand covered in green paint, STOB. This is visible in the copy of the period photograph that is included. The rear of the helmet has a large, white painted rectangular stripe, positioned vertically. This of course is known as the follow me stripe. The liner has a dark green finish that remains mostly intact. Hand painted the front is a cross and the name, this time not painted over which is great! It does have a small crack in it. The liner was produced by International Molded Plastics, Inc of Watertown, MA (IMP). The “little man” logo is seen inside. The OD 3 suspension is all original. It does show some wear and discoloration. The sweatband is disconnected and needs to be clipped back in place at the rear of the liner. The head band and everything else is in fine condition. The leather chinstrap is broken and only partially intact. This is truly a one of a kind example that would be right at home in even the most advanced collections!