I picked up this black M-1 shell several months ago, off of eBay if my memory serves me correct, curiosity got the best of me. Well, I’m still curious and haven’t a clue what the origin of this M-1 might be.
What I do know is that it is a Schlueter rear seam, so that helps date it, at least originally. Judging from the condition of the chin strap hook, I'm guessing it was a navy helmet. The buckle side has rotted off about half way down the strap, another sign it might have been in a navy type environment. The red and white squares on the front are decals, not paint, looks almost like a target of sorts. The shell is free of dents so I’m guessing it’s been stashed away for many many years.
Any ideas?
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