{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-named-mitchell-pattern-camouflage-cover-and-depot-refurbished-wwii-msa-liner","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War M1 Helmet with Named Mitchell Pattern Camouflage Cover and Depot-Refurbished WWII MSA Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original U.S. Vietnam War-era M1 helmet complete with a named reversible Mitchell Pattern camouflage cover, elastic helmet band, and a WWII-manufactured Mine Safety Appliances 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\u003eThe reverse side is named and numbered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLLOYD CORNETT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e413-74-XXXX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete number remains present on the original cover but has been partially redacted in this public description because it appears to be a Social Security number. During the Vietnam era, Social Security numbers gradually replaced older military service numbers as personnel identifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe identification provides an excellent starting point for further research, although no service records or additional documentation currently accompany the helmet to confirm Cornett’s military branch, unit, dates of service, or deployment to Vietnam.\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 also named, further supporting its long association with the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner was manufactured during WWII by Mine Safety Appliances, commonly abbreviated MSA. It was later depot refurbished and fitted with dark green suspension webbing of the type used during the Vietnam War era. The reuse and refurbishment of earlier M1 helmet liners continued for many years after WWII.\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.\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, particularly when the cover retains a period name and number. The named camouflage cover, worn elastic band, green shell, and depot-refurbished WWII MSA liner give this helmet excellent character and strong research potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45409924939845,"sku":"ONJR26JUMS077","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JUMS077__01.jpg?v=1785181434","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-named-mitchell-pattern-camouflage-cover-and-depot-refurbished-wwii-msa-liner","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}