{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-korean-war-m1-front-seam-swivel-bale-helmet-with-seaman-paper-company-liner-helmet-net","title":"Original U.S. WWII \/ Korean War M1 Front Seam Swivel Bale Helmet with Seaman Paper Company Liner \u0026 Helmet Net","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine Late\/Post War WWII Front-Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet made by McCord Radiator, fitted with a very nice liner by the Seaman Paper Company. The U.S. WWII M-1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The first production batch resulted with over 323,510 M-1 helmets before the start of the American involvement in the war. This helmet’s heat stamp is \u003cstrong\u003e853D\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ordnance Department selected McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company of Detroit Michigan to produce the steel M1 helmet bodies. These bodies were made from a single piece of Hadfield Manganese steel that was produced by the Carnegie-Illinois \u0026amp; Sharon Steel Corporations. Each completed raw M-1 helmet shell weighed 2.25 lbs each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very good condition M1 shell has correct mid war swivel chinstrap loops, called \"bales,\" and a stainless steel rim with a front fully welded seam. 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). In November 1944 the specification was changed to have the rim seam in the rear of the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2-Postwar parts and the shell has all original \"corked\" grain paint, with only light wear. There is also the usual wear on the stainless steel rim. The chinstrap a has flat steel buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is correct high pressure WWII issue and stamped with a \u003cstrong\u003eS \u003c\/strong\u003ein an oval for the \u003cstrong\u003eSEAMAN PAPER COMPANY\u003c\/strong\u003e. Manufactured in Chicago, Illinois this \"high pressure\" manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed \"S\" in the crown. Seaman Paper Company started delivery to the US Army in September 1942. They produced approximately between 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 M-1 helmet liners and discontinued production around August 17, 1945 when the war ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis true, lovely service worn condition US WWII M-1 helmet liner can be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WW2 features include cotton herringbone twill (HBT) OD Green #3 cloth suspension. This HBT suspension is held tightly within the M-1 helmet liner by rivets and a series of triangular \"A\" washers. The three upper suspension bands are joined together with a correct string. This way the wearer could adjust the fit. The sweatband and liner chinstrap are present and in solid condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete helmets have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, especially genuine WW2 issue liners with the correct HBT straps and buckles. Almost certainly to appreciate in value year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great WWII-Korean War M1 Helmet with a period net ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41810567004229,"sku":"ONSV24KIS025","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24KIS025__01.jpg?v=1726887632","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-korean-war-m1-front-seam-swivel-bale-helmet-with-seaman-paper-company-liner-helmet-net","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}