Original WWII U.S. 28th Division Grouping Attributed to Leo Paynter 109th Infantry Regiment, Company “A” Brown Bess This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over more than 95% of its original lightly textured feldgrau paint

The plated steel mounts are in good shape

Earphones nicely marked with a broad arrow and 10A/13466

and sometimes tapered at the top

[16] Enlisted members from the Marine Corps and Navy also attend cadet classes as part of a program to commission highly qualified NCOs

Original WWII U.S. 28th Division Grouping Attributed to Leo Paynter 109th Infantry Regiment, Company “A” Brown Bess This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an outstanding grouping which was obtained directly from the family of the Veteran! Leo Paynter served with Company A of the 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division during WWII. Accompanying the grouping is a letter from the veterans son which highlights some of his Fathers service. He landed in France with the rest of the 28th Division on July 22, 1944, and entered combat in the vicinity of St. Lo, Normandy