{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-named-m1-c-paratrooper-helmet-with-reversible-camouflage-cover-m-151-mutt-inner-tube-band-complete","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Named M1-C Paratrooper Helmet with Reversible Camouflage Cover \u0026 M-151 \"Mutt\" Inner Tube Band - 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. This example has a name stenciled onto the sweatband, \u003cstrong\u003eWARNER, JEFFREY\u003c\/strong\u003e, a great research project!\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\u003eThis helmet is a fine example and still retains most of its original Vietnam War parts, and the shell has the original dark OD Green finish. It is fitted with a very nice reversible camouflage cover, held in place by the rubber cut from an innertube that retains the cover, very popular with US Marines during the War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet still has the original OD Green chin strap, with the correct modified buckle implemented during the Korean war and used until M1 helmet production stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included reversible camouflage cover is in very good condition, complete with an M-151 \"Mutt\" Inner Tube Band, most often used by Marines. There is wear through around the edges, and overall fading present from years of storage and display.\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, and there is a name stenciled onto the sweatband. One side of the snaps for the paratrooper snap is backwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43462795100229,"sku":"ONJR24APNS188","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24APNS188__02.jpg?v=1756156013","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-named-m1-c-paratrooper-helmet-with-reversible-camouflage-cover-m-151-mutt-inner-tube-band-complete","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}