M1 Helmet information

[Adams]

Hi Guys

I recently acquired this helmet I know its WW2 issued as it has a front seam and faint traces (under the top layer of paint) of the standard dark green paint.

my question is this! i know the helmet has been repainted since the end of the war but im unsure if this has been done by a reenactor/private individual or if it was reissued and repainted in service?

When a helmet was repainted in service was it always done to a specific colour? or was it painted with any shade of colour the soldiers had to hand?

Hope you guys can shed some light.

Adam

[BlackCat1982]

If the OD under around the rim appears "dark" green then I would say it was reissued after WW2, its not easy to say from the photos. The webbing is clearly new. Given it has AB tick marks added I would say it was done by a reenactor but you are right that the shell is original, its just been through several incarnations.

[Tank Destroyer]

It’s a ww2 McCord with reproduction straps, tactical markings and repaint.

[Adams]

thanks for the reply guys! question is do i leave it or repaint it....

[greatwhite]

Choice is yours, looks like some original cork exist too, try pick up a nice liner for it and will display well, some original straps would look better.
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[Sleepwalker]

The condition with the stress crack is not so special anyway. The chin rims are IMO reproductions and the shell has been painted over.

[anton67]

Honestly it might be cheaper to buy another helmet than try to put this on back to "original".
Also you can never really make it original.
I would look for a nice Fixed bail/loop.