{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-1959-dated-usmc-cover","title":"Original U.S. WWII Vietnam War M1 Helmet with 1959 Dated USMC Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 for the U.S. military. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the American military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnam War era M-1 helmet shells had 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original Vietnam War parts and the shell has all original \"corked\" grain paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is correct \"high pressure\" 1960s issue liner. The shell chin strap is original, and the USMC cover is original and \u003cstrong\u003edated 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese helmets have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, especially genuine Vietnam War issue ones from the USMC. Almost certainly to appreciate in value year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6022095372326,"sku":"ON4770","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON4770__04.jpg?v=1604942245","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-vietnam-war-m1-helmet-with-1959-dated-usmc-cover","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}