{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-1943-m1-mccord-front-seam-helmet-with-capac-liner","title":"Original WWII U.S. 1943 M1 McCord Front Seam Helmet with CAPAC 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. This helmet is stamped \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e521C\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e which indicates the approximate manufacture date of JUNE 1943.\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\u003eWhile this is an early M-1 helmet it has a later 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 WW2 parts and the shell has all original \"corked\" grain paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with the Capac Manufacturing Company logo with frontal eyelet. Manufactured in Capac, Michigan this “high pressure” manufactured M-1 helmet liner is identified by an embossed “cross” with the words “Capac” in the crown. Capac Manufacturing Company started M-1 helmet liner 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 almost unissued US WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WW2 features include cotton herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension liner. 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 shell chin strap is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent genuine WW2 issue helmet perfect for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26171952709,"sku":"ON2992","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on2992__4.jpg?v=1600969248","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-1943-m1-mccord-front-seam-helmet-with-capac-liner","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}