Interesting M-1 Shell

**SHINDENKAI** · 05-30-2014, 05:03 AM

Hi Guys,

Would like to share my recent M-1 shell purchase, which is unique.

It's a WWII rear seam Schulter piece, with First Lt. Bar painted on.

Looks like a Korean War repainted.

The interesting part is the modifications / replacing of the chin straps. They were made from army HBT materials. One attachment is a late war type, the other side is a scratch built wire hook.

Thank you for viewing.

Regards,
Taka

**SHINDENKAI** · 05-30-2014, 09:48 AM

Moderators, please move this thread to M-1 Helmet section.

Thank you and regards,
Taka

**Mark K** · 05-31-2014, 03:32 PM

Hi Taka not much of an M-1 Helmet guy I only have a few post war examples in my collection but from what I have read and researched so far IMO you are correct about it being a Korean war refurb on the shell the color looks correct to me .
As to the helmet chinstrap modification who can say for 100% positive when it was done but I am a sucker

for field modified items and think it will display rather well and make for a hell of a conversation piece

Regards Mark

**Opex** · 05-31-2014, 03:40 PM

Totally agree with Mark's comments Taka, that is a really interesting M1 and I would think that the KW era would fit the look of the paint scheme, the chinstraps are really unique which makes this one all the more special

**SHINDENKAI** · 06-01-2014, 03:11 PM

Thank you for the kind comments, Gentlemen.

I personally like Korean War era helmets, so far I have 2 complete sets and one shell.

The shell are all Schulter made (swivel bale), interestingly.

I also have 5 or 6 WWII examples, all fixed bale in my collection.

Cheers!
Taka