Officer's US M-1 Combat HelmetThe U.S. WWII M-1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945. The early M-1 ...

Officer's US M-1 Combat Helmet

The U.S. WWII M-1 helmet was only produced from 1941 to 1945.

The early M-1 helmet shells had a set of fixed (static) 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).

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WWII parts and the shell has original "corked" grain paint with front seam and static bails
The chin strap is the correct early war with brass stamped hardware. The strap shows age and wear related fading as shown. The strip is marked.

Hand painted white U.S. captain rank insignia It has the dimensions: 30x25mm

The inside of the helmet's bell is marked with white and blue paints: W = 4577

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an Cross with letters CAPAC
This true US WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole. Other correct WWII features include cotton OD Green #3 herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension liner, with the webbing in solid condition with light wear. This HBT suspension is held within the M-1 helmet liner by rivets and a series of triangular "A" washers, and the three upper suspension bands are joined together with the correct OD green string.
This way the wearer could adjust the fit.
The liner sweatband is whole and marked
Unfortunately and liner chin strap missing.

An excellent genuine WWII issue helmet , perfect for any collection! Ready to display!

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