{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-named-m1-front-seam-swivel-bale-helmet-with-westinghouse-liner-helmet-net","title":"Original U.S. WWII Named M1 Front Seam Swivel Bale Helmet with Westinghouse Liner \u0026 Helmet Net","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a genuine WWII Front-Seam Fixed Bale M1 Helmet likely made by McCord Radiator, fitted with a worn liner by Westinghouse. 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 is very worn on the interior, so we cannot find or read the heat stamp.\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. There is also a name stenciled on the chinstrap, \u003cstrong\u003eOTTER H.C..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is correct high pressure WWII issue and stamped with a W for the Westinghouse Electric Co Manufactured in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this \"high pressure\" manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed \"W\" in the crown (which is still Westinghouse's logo to this day). Westinghouse was the largest M-1 helmet liner producer and had two production divisions; Micarta and Bryant Electric.\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 is present but heavily worn and has broken off of one side, and the chinstrap is absent.\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. This example also has a great period helmet net. Almost certainly to appreciate in value year after year! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great WWII M1 Helmet with a period net ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128915628101,"sku":"ONSV24JSC013","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24JSC013__01.jpg?v=1737781724","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-named-m1-front-seam-swivel-bale-helmet-with-westinghouse-liner-helmet-net","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}