M1-C Rear Seam Paratrooper Helmet - 82nd Airborne

**AZPhil** · 12-13-2014, 04:39 AM

Very Nice 2nd louy complete M1C

Semper Fi
Phil

**RayG** · 12-14-2014, 04:53 PM

by anton67

The shell was probably a post war issue - it is believed that rear seam M1C helmets were not used during WWII.
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I think some of the late 44 ones with the stainless rim may have made it into the pipe line in time for the war. Ray

**ruddersrangers44** · 12-14-2014, 05:34 PM

I was curious as to the maker of the original damaged liner,if you could let me know jim,also the heatstamp if possible many thanks.......

Article about: A recent pickup, a named rear seam M1-C with bar tack sewn on straps and a welded Lieutenant's bar affixed to the front. It has been repainted, but it has what looks like cork texture under