{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-named-mitchell-pattern-camouflage-cover-and-depot-refurbished-korean-war-firestone-liner","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Named Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover and Depot-Refurbished Korean War Firestone Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original U.S. Vietnam War-era M1 helmet complete with a reversible Mitchell Pattern camouflage cover, named elastic helmet band, and a Korean War-manufactured Firestone high-pressure liner that was depot refurbished with dark green Vietnam-era suspension. The complete helmet shows honest field wear and has the highly desirable appearance associated with an original Vietnam service helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1 helmet remained the standard combat helmet of the United States military throughout the Vietnam War. It consisted of a manganese-steel outer shell and a separate removable liner containing the suspension and sweatband. Large stocks of WWII-manufactured shells and liners continued to be refurbished and reissued alongside later-production components, resulting in the mixed-period assemblies commonly encountered in genuine Vietnam War helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel shell is the correct swivel-bale pattern and retains its green painted finish. The exterior shows expected scratches, scuffs, paint wear, staining, and handling marks consistent with military service. The precise date of the shell has not been established from the supplied information, but its configuration is entirely appropriate for Vietnam-era use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is fitted with a reversible Mitchell Pattern camouflage cover. This distinctive camouflage cover became closely associated with American troops serving in Vietnam and has a predominantly green jungle pattern on one side and a brown-dominant pattern on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is not visibly dated but remains in very good service-worn condition. It displays overall fading, staining, and areas of wear through the fabric around the rim, all typical of a cover that was mounted and used for an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original elastic helmet band remains fitted around the camouflage cover. The band helps secure the cover to the shell and could also be used to hold foliage, identification cards, insect repellent, cigarettes, or other small field items. It is named \u003cb\u003eALBACARYS\u003c\/b\u003e, who we could not identify, but with such an uncommon last name, there should be a contender somewhere in the records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is a Korean War example stamped with the \u003cb\u003eF\u003c\/b\u003e logo for the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFIRESTONE TIRE \u0026amp; RUBBER COMPANY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Manufactured in Akron, Ohio this “high pressure” manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed “F” in the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner shows expected age and service wear but remains suitable for display. The suspension is present, although no leather liner chinstrap is included. The leather sweatband is in fair shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet, camouflage cover, elastic band, and refurbished liner form a convincing and visually appealing Vietnam War-era assembly. The service wear appears consistent throughout, although there is no documentation confirming that every component was originally issued together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Vietnam War helmets with genuine Mitchell Pattern covers have become increasingly difficult to locate. The contract-marked camouflage cover, named elastic band, green shell, and depot-refurbished Korean War Firestone liner give this helmet excellent character and strong research potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45715769032773,"sku":"ONJR26AURA80","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/37446684-9F9D-4B70-BCD9-A94A050597CB.jpg?v=1790476198","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-named-mitchell-pattern-camouflage-cover-and-depot-refurbished-korean-war-firestone-liner","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}