{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-major-m1-mccord-fixed-bale-front-seam-helmet-with-westinghouse-liner","title":"Original U.S. WWII Major M1 McCord Fixed Bale Front Seam Helmet with Westinghouse Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNotable aspects of this fantastic WW2 helmet are:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Genuine WWII McCord Shell with original paint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Early War fixed bales.\u003cbr\u003e- Westinghouse liner with original chinstrap\u003cbr\u003e- Early War shell chinstrap\u003cbr\u003e- Major Insignia to front of shell.\u003cbr\u003e- Original WW2 helmet net.\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\u003eThe early M-1 helmet shells had a set of \u003cstrong\u003efixed chinstrap loops\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a wonderful example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original \"corked\" grain paint with front seam and fixed bales. The shell has a Major insignia to front. It has the original correct sewn on chinstrap with a brass buckle, correct for the early war production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestinghouse Electric Co Manufactured in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this \"high pressure\" manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed \u003cstrong\u003eW\u003c\/strong\u003e in the crown (which is still Westinghouse's logo to this day)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Westinghouse was the largest M-1 helmet liner producer and had two production divisions; Micarta and Bryant Electric. The Micarta Division produced about 13,000,000 M-1 helmet liners and the Bryant Electric Division about 10,000,000. Westinghouse Electric Company started M-1 helmet liner delivery in May 1942. Westinghouse did have a contract to produce airborne liners and converted an unknown amount to airborne configuration. Westinghouse discontinued production around August 17, 1945 when the war ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis true US WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WW2 features include cotton herringbone twill (HBT) 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 shoestring. This way the wearer could adjust the fit. The leather liner chinstrap is also included (often missing or broken).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese helmets have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, especially genuine WW2 issue liners with the correct HBT straps, a Major insignia and a helmet net. Almost certainly to appreciate in value year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18795492311109,"sku":"ONSV1218","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV1218__01.jpg?v=1598415997","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-major-m1-mccord-fixed-bale-front-seam-helmet-with-westinghouse-liner","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}