US M1 Fixed bail

**Schwerpunkt** · 11-26-2011, 10:27 PM

Hello guys ,

Haven't posted in this forum section yet , this is one of the 3 US helmets in my collection of predominantly German ones.

I got it from author Tom Kibler whom got it directly from the vets family.

The vets laundry number is painted in the shell , I also have a print out from his public NARA file.
The vet is Novak Henry - enlisted in November 1942.

The heat nr is not visible. The liner is a Westinghouse.

The leather strap I added.

**4md** · 11-27-2011, 05:45 AM

nice fixed bale, even better you know who the original owner is

**Eric Zentner** · 11-27-2011, 06:03 AM

Nice to see you endeaver in other things and nice one to have with some history behind it.

Eric

**Franz1944** · 11-27-2011, 06:15 AM

very nice m1. Nice attractive history. Great peice in any collection

**Walkwolf** · 11-27-2011, 07:53 AM

I agree - A wonderful M1 in excellent condition.........!

**NickD** · 11-27-2011, 09:26 AM

very nice indeed, a superb M-1 with solid history

**Schwerpunkt** · 11-27-2011, 10:48 AM

by Eric Zentner

Nice to see you endeaver in other things and nice one to have with some history behind it.

Eric

Thanks everyone , I have to admit that moving to a field you are not familiar with isn't such a big step if you come from German helmets , eye for detail comes with experience I believe. No matter what you collect it will help you question details. Of course I asked opinions of collectors experienced in this field and I'm sure I have a lot to learn still.
That for me is the fun part.

I'll post my other M1 a swivel bale Schleuter soon , that one also comes from the vet's family via a dealer and is named with his military number.