{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-wwii-reissue-m1-helmet-with-1970-dated-camouflage-cover-and-liner","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War WWII Reissue M1 Helmet with 1970 Dated Camouflage Cover and Liner","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. This example is actually a WWII era produced M1 helmet with partial heat lot stamp that is unfortunately mostly obscured by textured paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a fine Vietnam War \u003cstrong\u003eWWII reissued\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 1970. It is not held in place by the elastic band though an original one should be easy to source. The helmet, cover, shell, and liner are all correct for a Vietnam war helmet. There is some rust on the interior dome of the helmet, almost as if liquid was pooled (water) for quite some time but should be easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet comes complete with high pressure Vietnam War era liner. The liner does not have a frontal eyelet, indicating that it is a post Korean war manufacture. A new suspension system for the M1 Helmet Liner was introduced in 1964, with this one being in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included reversible camouflage cover is in very good service worn condition, with a very attractive “rested” look around the edges. 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41336815583301,"sku":"ONJR23SWC277","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23SWC277__01.jpg?v=1712939917","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-wwii-reissue-m1-helmet-with-1970-dated-camouflage-cover-and-liner","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}