Item Description
Original 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 in the U.S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.
This is a fantastic example of a Korean war era produced / Vietnam War era used, M1-C Paratrooper Helmet, in great service worn condition. This helmet came to us as you see it. It is evident that this helmet has been together as pictured for a long time, and is relatively untouched. The steel shell has no visible heat stamps present due to the rust and oxidation build up.
The 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). Overall, all components on this helmet are in great condition.
The helmet liner is in excellent service worn condition, and has the original stamping on the webbing still visible but illegible. The chin straps are both intact, with the main helmet chinstrap having the extensions with snaps on the end, which secure the liner to the shell for paratrooper use. The shell is painted on each side with the 82nd ABD insignia and the 1st ID insignia, possibly units served with from different tours.
This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts and paint. Comes ready to display in your collections!
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