M1 USMC 59 dated Mitchell
Article about: Here I have another M1 helmet which spans WW2, the Korean War and the Vietnam war. The liner is a WW2 Westinghouse liner which has been reused over and over with multiple paint coats. The li
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That cover is really cool. I've only seen a few that have double labels, and yours is in really great condition. Congrats on having an unusual piece.
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Thanks I own 2 of these covers but the other has 1 label.
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Beautiful set Ian,sorry for being away bud,gotta get a 59R to boot,sadly never got round to it,like i said before your steelpots are awesome,so much variation and character.......
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Very nice. What you were saying about the multi war service of the liner is a testament to the M1 liner system design. Ease of part replacement, durability of the strap system, all make it one of, if not the best designed liner in the war IMHO. Given the length of service it has had, the evidence seems to support it.
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