47042 - Compagnies franches de la Marine Officer, 1754-60 K&C US Air Force The M1938 tank helmet continued

The M1938 tank helmet continued in service through the late 1950s

publicly executed

a stand-up collar

and the simplified 1861 version

47042 - Compagnies franches de la Marine Officer, 1754-60 K&C US Air Force The M1938 tank helmet continuedCompagnies Franches de la Marine Officer, 1754 60 Since the settlement of New France, Canada was governed by the French Department of Marine Affairs. During the 1680s this department supplied permanent troops for garrison duty known as Les Compagnies Franches de la Marine. They were formed as independent companies rather than full regiments and largely officered by Canadians. Until 1755 the entire responsibility for the defense of Canada, and any