{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-1969-dated-camouflage-cover-and-liner-broken-liner-chinstrap","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with 1969 Dated Camouflage Cover and Liner - Broken Liner Chinstrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnam War era M-1 helmet shells have a set of swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called bales and a manganese steel rim. These rims had non-magnetic qualities that reduced the chance of error readings when placed around certain sensitive equipment (such as a compass). In WWII the shells had Stainless Steel rims, however these would easily lose paint, and the shine produced without paint was a liability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a fine Vietnam War issued example and still retains most of its original period parts, and the shell has the original Green finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is equipped with a standard Reversible Camouflage cover, which has a contract date code for \u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is held in place by the elastic band that retains the cover. The helmet, cover, shell, and liner are all correct for a Vietnam war helmet. There is a Nixon Agnew political pin attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet comes complete with high pressure Korean War era liner, which is stamped with \u003cstrong\u003eUS \/ 5 \/ MII \u003c\/strong\u003einside the crown. The liner does have a frontal eyelet, indicating that it is a pre Korean war manufacture. A new suspension system for the M1 Helmet Liner was introduced in 1964, with this one showing very heavy wear and use. The tie string is gone and there is some tearing. The sweatband is present but cracking. The liner retains a leather chinstrap though it has \u003cstrong\u003eBROKEN. It was very close to tearing and broke when being handled, so even though the photo shows it as still together, please note that it is broken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included reversible camouflage cover is in very good service worn condition, complete with the elastic securing band. There is a bit of wear through around the edges, and overall fading, typical of a cover that saw actual service in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese helmets have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, especially genuine Vietnam War issue ones. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45144037982277,"sku":"ONJR26APNS071","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26APNS071__01.jpg?v=1781276962","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-1969-dated-camouflage-cover-and-liner-broken-liner-chinstrap","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}