M1 Helmet Front Seam

[jumpingjank]

well guys i just brought a m1 helmet and the seam is at the front of the helmet does this make it ww2 era ? ,i will post pics when i receive to help you out if needed .thanks !

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi,definately need pictures.The shell maybe a WW2 front seem but is it repainted?Is it swivel bale/fixed bale?We cannot tell you without pictures.Does the liner conform to WW2 configurations or is it a later one?Again we can't tell you without pictures.I think you probably now have more questions than answers!! I hope to have a good "look" at it soon so we can help.

[jumpingjank]

ok well i cant answer much as i have not got it but its been repainted to earl vietnam colors by the looks of it ,i cant tell if its the sandpaper finish or cork either but i will post pics or EVERYTHING when i get it in the next few days.thanks ! oh and the liner is 50's i know that for a fact cheers.

[jumpingjank]

scratch that i have pictures now !

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these are from trademe the new zealand version of ebay just in case your wondering what those water marks are .cheers

[Luxembourg]

Early post war liner
Greetings

[moaning minnie]

I suppose it depends on what the term "early postwar"actually means.the liner is a p55 type made from yes 1955 to 1963.note the webbing is 100%cotton not HBT.All front seamed were WW2 produced unless proved otherwise,swivel bale with postwar T1 hook configeration chinstrap,regards minnie.

[KradSpam]

You might get more replies in the M1 forum kamerad.

[moaning minnie]

I never even noticed that Andy,good idea to move it me thinks,regards minnie.

[jumpingjank]

thanks will do guys