It has stayed in the Willoughby family until it was given to The City of Nottingham by the last survivor in 1925
A genuine part of WWII Hollywood history
The Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies
the correct inspector for Carl Eickhorn
It looks to have been reconditioned
Original U.S. WWII Thompson Submachine Gun Accessory Lot with British-Made Action Cover, Sling, and Magazine Bag German Machine Guns It has stayed in theOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. The Thompson submachine was invented by John T. Thompson in 1919 and became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson was also known informally as: the "Tommy Gun," the "Trench Broom," the "Trench Sweeper," the "Chicago Piano," the "Chicago Typewriter," and the "Chopper." The Thompson was favored by soldiers,