Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII issue M1 helmet "high pressure" liner, stamped with the INLAND Company logo, one of the rarest makers of WWII M1 liners. Each of the 75,000 Inland produced airborne liners began their lives as infantry models and were later converted by the McCord Radiator & Manufacturing Co. prior to being issued. This example retains its original paint as well as the chin cup.
This correct "high pressure" style M-1 Helmet liner was manufactured in Dayton, Ohio by the Inland Manufacturing Division, as indicated by the embossed INLAND logo inside the crown. It is also marked with mold number 29. This company started M-1 helmet liner delivery to the US Army in September 1942. They produced approximately 1,900,000 M-1 helmet liners and converted about 75,000 liners to airborne configuration. Inland Manufacturing discontinued M-1 helmet liner production in 1943 when their manufacturing services were deemed better used elsewhere.
The liner is in great condition with the sweatband completely retained. Both paratrooper side straps are intact, connected to the original leather chin cup, with the buckles in working order. The original liner chinstrap is also retained, and is in great condition without any cracking.
Paratrooper liners are the hardest to find of all WWII M1 helmet liners, and this one is an INLAND example in fantastic condition. Don’t miss out!
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