{"product_id":"u-s-military-tropical-sun-helmet-w-great-seal-badge","title":"U.S. Military Tropical Sun Helmet w\/ Great Seal Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. military tropical sun helmet dating to the immediate post-WWII period. Constructed with a rigid pressed-fiber body covered in khaki cloth and fitted with the U.S. Great Seal insignia on the front. The interior retains its original leather sweatband and is marked with a 1948 date stamp. These helmets were commonly used by U.S. military personnel in hot-weather environments and occupation-era service following World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example shows honest service wear and age, including some staining and wear to the cloth cover. The leather sweatband is present but detached. An interesting hand-drawn marking remains visible on the front brim, potentially indicating former ownership or unit use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal khaki cloth cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. front insignia intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior dated 1948\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather sweatband detached but present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate age and service wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood display appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055034269773,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7117A5AC-C884-4FB5-A998-003012257B23.jpg?v=1780085130","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-military-tropical-sun-helmet-w-great-seal-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}