Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a genuine Vietnam War M1 Helmet with a camouflage cover and an attached issue AN/PRR-9 radio receiver offered in very good condition. The radio has not been tested for functionality but appears complete and undamaged. These receivers were intended to work with the PRT-4 squad radio transmitter. They were intended to replace the bulky PRC-6, which had been in use since the Korean war. Also included is a transmitter AN/PRT-4A which is carried in the hand or on the belt. It is missing the battery. This is a very difficult set to find together.
Vietnam War era M-1 helmet shells have 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).
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 liner is a correct high pressure 1960s issue liner. The rigging is intact and in great shape, with a nice leather sweatband. The cover is original and in very good condition. It has some stains and small holes around the edge, but is definitely solid. It is dated 1970 and marked on the underside of one of the flaps:
COVER HELMET CAMOUFLAGE
CONTRACT NO, 9196
8415-261-6833
MSA, DPSC, DIR OF MFG.
The data plate on the radio receiving set reads
RECEIVING SET, RADIO AN/PRR-9
SERIAL NO. LBAD-5232
DELCO RADIO DIV, G.M.C.
DA-36-039-AMC-10415(E) U.S.
51.O MHZ MC
The data plate on the radio transmitting set reads
TRANSMITTING SET, RADIO AN/PRT-4
SERIAL NO. 6563 U.S.
DELCO RADIO DIV, G.M.C.
ORDER NO. DA-36-039-AMC-09316(E)
This is a really stellar Vietnam War M1 helmet radio set, only the second set like it that we’ve offered, ready for further research and display.
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