My first US M1 Combat Helmet Front Seam

[Jan]

It´s not complete but I like the worn look of it. Do you think it could be WW2?

Best,


Jan

[patches3]

well it is definetely ww2 with the front seam but is the bail on the side movable or fixed on? the movable one is later was and the fixed is early war

[Jan]

Thanks, I will investigate it further when I´ve got it in my hands

Best,

Jan

well it is definetely ww2 with the front seam but is the bail on the side movable or fixed on? the movable one is later was and the fixed is early war

[zwerge]

The liner webbing looks like `60`s style or later.

[Jan]

Thanks Zwerge. I´ll post some better pics when I have it . It cost me only 50 euros so I´m happy with the shell being an ww2 original .

Best,

Jan

The liner webbing looks like `60`s style or later.

[SHINDENKAI]

It could be a Schlueter made shell.

If you see a "S" stamped underneath the front rim then its a Schlueter shell, no is from McCord.

Also please post a close-up photo of the bale. Thank you.

Regards,
Taka

[Jan]

Thanks Taka!

Best,

Jan

It could be a Schlueter made shell.

If you see a "S" stamped underneath the front rim then its a Schlueter shell, no is from McCord.

Regards,
Taka

[Jan]

Finally got the helmet. No "S" underneath the front rim ant the bale is movable. The webbing still remains a mystery to me. Theres a stamp on it. I will try to get a good picture of it and more details of the lid in a couple of hours.


Best,


Jan

[ruddersrangers44]

Webbing remains a mystery to me?why Jan its a Nylon M1 Combat Helmet Liner produced between 1964-1974..............

[christek]

Webbing remains a mystery to me?why Jan its a Nylon M1 Combat Helmet Liner produced between 1964-1974..............

Yes as Jake and others have stated, %100 post war liner, Nam era.

It's not a bad example at all, appears to have original texture and paint. However, with no chinstraps,that large ding in the crown and a rough post war liner, I feel that 50 Euro (or $80 Aus) is a bit steep. This is simply my opinion. Was the liner advertised as a WWII example?

Best regards,
Chris