40th Armored Division Chaplain Helmet

[Tank Destroyer]

This helmet is a California National Guard 40th Armored Division Chaplains helmet. The components are correct for a mid to late 1950’s M1 helmet. I did not have a National Guard helmet and I feel that the Guard has served this country with honor and distinction and sould never be over looked for their service.

After its return from the Korean War, the 40th Infantry Division was reorganized on 1 July 1954 as the 40th Armored Division. On 1 December 1967, a major reorganization of the National Guard reduced the Guard to eight combat divisions, with the 40th Armored Division as one of the units designated for inactivation. On 29 January 1968, the Division was eliminated and the 40th Infantry Brigade and 40th Armored Brigade were organized.

Marty