Original U.S. Vietnam M1 Paratrooper Helmet with USMC Reversible Camouflage Cover and Liner
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Original Item. Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the United States military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. For over forty years, the M1 was standard issue for the U.S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. Many were also supplied to U.S. allies during the 50 years following WWII.
Vietnam War era M-1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a stainless steel rim with a rear seam. These rims were both rust resistant and had non-magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass).
These shells were for the most part identical to late war manufactured helmets, and the only real way to identify them is with the heat lot code. The code on this helmet is 0372.
This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts and the shell has all original corked grain paint. The inner shell paint is also in great shape, with a few flaws.
The liner is a rough later paratrooper example made by FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY. Manufactured in Akron, Ohio, indicated by the stylized F on the crown. It also is marked with a number 12 next to this. The liner is a correct paratrooper liner, and looks to have been set up like that from the factory. Also, unfortunately while the paratrooper chin strap mounting straps are present, the chin cup itself is missing. The shell has the correct standard chin strap stowed to the rear, with additional extensions to snap onto the liner. The sweatband is not present.
Overall a very nice Vietnam War M1 Helmet. Ready for further research and display.
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