Reproduction Normandy Era Helmet Net "large hole"
This listing is for the net only. Helmet and stand are not included. This net is a reproduction of one of the most common style nets seen in the European Theater of Operations from 1942 through D-Day. This particular helmet net is the 1/2"-5/8" net used by the 101st Airborne, 29th Infantry, 1st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division and many other units during the invasion of Normandy. This style net was also used extensively in Italy and Africa in 1942 and 1943. After Normandy the larger hole helmet nets, such as these, were more commonly replaced by the smaller 1/4" helmet nets (Operation Market Garden) or even smaller mesh shrimp nets (Operation Varsity). Some of the features that set our helmet nets apart from most other reproductions are: 1. 100% cotton construction (no post war synthetic fibers) 2. Proper olive drab color (not forest green, black, florescent green, or bright tan) 3. "Thin knots." Thin knot nets allow for helmet liners to sit deeper into the helmet shell, keepin