M1917A1 US Helmet

[2ndRangersWW2]

Hello, I recently purchased this US M1917A1 helmet off of Ebay. I know it is an A1 rather than a regular M1917 due to its updated leather liner. However, I do not know if this helmet is a reissued M1917 or a McCord made helmet from 1941. The heat stamp is 3C. Any information will be helpful and thanks!

[ironratt]

I believe the 3C stamp is a McCord number from the 'new' -A1 run in '41 as a refurbished version would still have a earlier maker/lot number series. Also the slightly lighter, less textured finished is more consistent with the later McCord run as well. Nice helmet - Any idea what the markings are?

[2ndRangersWW2]

I believe the 3C stamp is a McCord number from the 'new' -A1 run in '41 as a refurbished version would still have a earlier maker/lot number series. Also the slightly lighter, less textured finished is more consistent with the later McCord run as well. Nice helmet - Any idea what the markings are?

Thanks for the information! Im not sure what those markings are. They don't look like any official military markings. Personally I believe that they are just markings some kid made years ago playing army in their backyard.