Early war USMC M1

[jumpingjank]

looks like theres a good chance it is a repro

[bowlin7178]

Theres a slim to no chance this is a repro, this is my third first pattern cover and my fifth usmc m1, NICKD, as for the stitching, there were many manufactures of these, yours looks like an Australian made one used in the Korean war due to it having the EGA, the cover on mine is faded, dingy, and dirty from use, the photo's don't do it justice.

[NickD]

yes mine was issued post war but as far as im aware these were only made in the US Ive never come across any other collector to say they were made anywhere else ???

[jumpingjank]

are there any numbers or anything on the camo flaps or what ever people call them ? cheers

[bowlin7178]

No, no markings, heres a few more photo's.

[relicz]

No offense, but I still don't like it.

Try posting it here and see what they say.
HELMETS & BODY ARMOR - U.S. Militaria Forum

[jumpingjank]

yep nick Australia made some during ww2 .Military Antiques - WW2 USMC M1 Helmet & Australian 1st Patt. Camo Cover - 1943 : ANZACBLADE, Militaria For Sale For You

[jumpingjank]

i agree with relicz you should try the US militaria forum they should be able to tell you more about it .cheers

[jumpingjank]

one more thing .no chance you could turn the camo over to the other side and use it ? seems less faded .just a suggestion anyway .cheers !

[NickD]

No, no markings, heres a few more photo's.

sorry but that is a repro cover.