Black M-1 Schlueter Shell

[MySonsDad]

My newest thought on this lid is that it might possibly be from one of the dozen or so countries that purchased Surplus M-1s after the war.......

[plumbob]

I had a wee search for you Russ and found this thread, theres a few ideas floating around on it, don,t know if its much help though.
Regards
Rod
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[MySonsDad]

Rod, thanks for the thread......not sure it really answered any questions but it was very interesting reading none the less. Helmets on Subs? Really! The Civil Defense deal could be possible too.....I just don't understand what the red and white squars on the front might be for.....laser tag maybe?

Russ