{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-c-paratrooper-helmet-with-reversible-camouflage-cover-complete-1","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible Camouflage Cover - Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice lightly worn example of a Vietnam War M-1C Airborne Paratrooper’s Helmet. These are getting harder and harder to find as time goes on, especially complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vietnam War Helmet M-1. The helmet shell has a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a stainless steel rim. 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). The helmet shows signs of being reconditioned in a military depot, which was common during the period for late WWII\/Korean War helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mitchell pattern camouflage cover is in good condition and is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVER, HELMET CAMOUFLAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSA 100 74F U060\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8415-261-0893 LOT 06\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPLS SOC. F\/T BLIND INC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover shows reasonable wear, only from honest use and handling. It comes with an original foliage elastic helmet band that is in excellent, worn condition as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet liner is in decent original condition, showing signs of being worn in a hot humid environment. Markings are present on the liner suspension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEADBAND-LINER, HELMET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSA-100-76-C-1076\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8470-00-153-6671\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEINBERG BROS INC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “U.S.” stamp on the chin strap is no longer visible as well. The rear nape strap is also intact, although the date is illegible as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chin strap is intact, and also has extensions with snaps on the end, which secure the liner to the shell for paratrooper use. This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts and paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42112089882693,"sku":"ONJR24SUHA13","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24SUHA13__01.jpg?v=1737777198","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-c-paratrooper-helmet-with-reversible-camouflage-cover-complete-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}